Case of the crying baby
Questions
What symptoms has Kayla exhibited over the first months of her life?
What treatments were suggested by the nurses and physicians when the symptoms first appeared?
What is a hernia and why would this have been the source of Kayla’s medical problems?
What was Sara feeling “victimized” by the ordeal?
Three medical procedures are mentioned in this section (numbered above.) Explain the purpose of each of the procedures.
The pediatrician suggested that Dr. Wright and Dr. Leftt would have differing viewpoints on how to treat Kayla. How will their opinions differ based on Dr. Hubble’s warning here?
This section has no vocabulary words identified. Find 2 terms you think some people might have trouble with and highlight or underline them. Annotate a short definition or description for the words.
Describe the surgery that would be used to treat Kayla’s condition. What are the risks of the surgery?
On treatment suggested long-term prophylactic use of antibiotics. What does this mean?
