When is palatoplasty normally performed? ✅first few weeks of life
Postoperative care for palatoplasty ✅- position patient on side after procedure
- monitor for respiratory complications
- gentle suction prn
Feeding a child with a cleft palate ✅- infant will need to gain 5-7 oz per week
- may need to use alternate nipple
- position child upright during feedings
- burp frequently
- direct flow of formula toward cheek
- gavage feeding as last resort
What is important to do after feeding a child with a cleft palate? ✅clean the clef with
sterile water
Esophageal atresia ✅failure of esophagus to form a continuous passage from the
pharynx to the stomach ending in a blind pouch
Clinical manifestations of esophageal atresia ✅- excessive salivation
- drooling
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