Patient's question:
The son has always had slow development, so we've been quite anxious. After consulting a doctor, we learned that it's Down syndrome. Currently, he is undergoing treatment, but we don't know what precautions to take during the treatment. What should be noted when treating Down syndrome?Doctor's answer:
Down syndrome, also known as 21-trisomy syndrome or congenital Down syndrome, is a disease caused by a chromosomal abnormality (an extra 21st chromosome). 60% of children are miscarried in the early stages of fetal development. Survivors have significant intellectual disabilities, distinctive facial features, growth and development disorders, and various deformities. Breathing on a training bed, deep breathing. Since some patients need to address postoperative bed urination issues, effective deep breathing and proper coughing can reduce the occurrence of postoperative complications, so preventive exercises should be performed first. To prevent food from refluxing into the anesthetized stomach and then being inhaled into the lungs, causing pneumonia, fasting and no water intake should be observed for 8 to 12 hours before surgery. However, necessary medications can be taken with a small amount of saliva.