Question
A preterm infant, now one year old, was born with brain damage. He learned to lift his head at five months, passed a hearing test at six months, could roll over at nine months, and began to crawl at eleven months. Currently, he still cannot sit alone, weighs 8 kilograms, is 72 centimeters tall, and is solely fed with formula milk. His upper limb skills develop more slowly. Doctor, how can we provide more effective treatment for this child?
Answer
The one-year-old infant is 72 centimeters tall and weighs 8 kilograms. Born with brain damage, he has a slow developmental process. Currently, he is unable to sit alone and has conditions such as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, hearing impairment, and delayed motor skills in the limbs. It is recommended to undergo comprehensive rehabilitation training at a local pediatric rehabilitation center, as well