List of some terms that I may use that you may want to know more about!!(let me know it there are others that you come across if I use them and you want to know them. I will certainly keep this up to date.)
- g-tube -a tube that is placed through Finn's stomach wall that allows him to get the nutrition that he needs.
- Gastroparesis - a condition that affects the ability of the stomach to empty its contents, but there is no blockage (obstruction).
- IVIG- a blood product administered intravenously. It contains the pooled IgG (immunoglobulinantibody) G) extracted from the plasma of over one thousand blood donors. IVIG's effects last between 2 weeks and 3 months. It is mainly used as treatment in three major categories: (Immune deficiencies such as X-linked agammaglobulinemia, hypogammaglobulinemia (primary immune deficiencies), and acquired compromised immunity conditions (secondary immune deficiencies) featuring low antibody levels, Inflammatory and autoimmune diseases and acute infections.
- AAC (augmentative and alternative communication tool)- any method of communicating without speech such as signing, gesturing or using electronic or non electronic devices
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