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cleft lip/palate 220

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congenital anomaly involving one or more clefts in the upper lip, varying degrees, more common in males Cleft lip
Congenital anomaly ranging from cleft from soft palate involement to a defect including the hard palate and portions of the maxilla Cleft palate
What are the causes of cleft lip/palate? hereditary, enviroment, teratongenic
Cleft lip/ palate is readily apparent at birth, rule out other birth defects
What is the treatment of cleft lip/palate? surgical correction of lip, surgical correction of the palate
What is pre-op care of cleft lip/palate? assess resp. status during feedings, feed infant in upright position, feed slowly burp frequently, use alternate feeding devices, assess ability to suck, encourage parental bonding
What are some nursing interventions for cleft lip/palate? monitor resp. status, avoid stress on suture lines, no oral temps, advance feedings as tolerated, no straws, pacifiers, spoons or fingers for 7 to 10 days
resume preop feeding techniques for cleft lip
post op feeding for cleft palate? liquids from cup, no straws, soft foods use side of spoon, don't allow child to feed him./herself
Cleft lip/ palate cleanse suture line after feedings and prn, elbow restraints, no tooth brushing for 1-2 weeks, side-lying on unaffected side or supine, pain management, decrease stress on sutures (try to prevent crying) (blank)
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