Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2631505 | Journal of Neonatal Nursing | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic bone disorder that requires a multi-disciplinary healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. It is most recognized by excessive brittleness of the bones, and has several classification types, with varying levels of severity. In 2007, type VIII was added to the classification system as a severely deforming and lethal autosomal recessive gene associated with mutations of CRTAP and LEPRE1 genes. The purpose of this case report is to describe a rare case of osteogenesis imperfecta type VIII in the neonate and the multi-disciplinary approach required to manage the patient's care; that includes a variety of nursing specialties.
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Authors
Stacy Hines-Dowell, Shirleatha Lee, Susie Baskin, Ana Janecek, Leslie Rhodes, Flotyl Gresham,