Clinical Guideline on GMFCS E&R The Global Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) is a system used to classify the severity of motor disability in children with neurological disorders. The Evaluation and Recommendations (E&R) System complements the GMFCS by providing more detailed and practical guidance. Diagnostic Criteria The GMFCS diagnostic criteria are…
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BFMF fine motor scale PCI
BFMF PCI Fine Motor Scale The BFMF (Bimanual Fine Motor Function) is an instrument used to evaluate fine motor function in children with neurological disabilities. This scale allows a detailed evaluation of bimanual motor skills, which is crucial for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders such as Down syndrome,…
SARA scale ataxias
PedCom
PedCom Calculator The PedCom Calculator is a practical tool for the neuropediatrician that allows the evaluation and classification of childhood developmental syndromes. It allows you to enter specific clinical data of the patient, such as age, level of consciousness, motor and sensory capacity, among others. The results provide a classification of the syndrome based on a system…
Cephalometric and brachycephalic index calculator.
Cephalometric and Brachycephalic Index Calculator This bioinformatics tool allows you to quickly calculate the Cephalic/Cephalometric Index (CI) and the degree of brachycephaly or dolichocephaly from cranial anthropometric measurements (width and maximum length of the skull). Measurement Parameters and Clinical Utility Maximum Cranial Length (L): Anthropometric distance from the glabella…
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Modified Asworth (spasticity).
Modified Ashworth Scale for Spasticity The modified Ashworth scale is a fundamental clinical tool to qualitatively measure increased muscle tone (spasticity) through resistance to passive movement of a joint. This scale allows health professionals to evaluate and document the degree of spasticity in pediatric patients. Diagnostic Criteria 0: …
