title: Home care management of the child with infantile spasms.
abstract: The child with infantile spasms is at considerable risk for side effects related to ACTH therapy. Careful evaluation and assessment skills are essential in managing this group of patients following discharge.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Kolodgie
mesh_terms: D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D006699:Home Care Services; D006701:Home Nursing / Q000193:education; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education; D013036:Spasms, Infantile / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*
chemical_list: D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone