Chapter Five Flashcards
Infant Feeding and Early Development
Purpose of infant feeding:
Satisfies hunger
Provides nourishment for growth and development
Provides oral-sensory and oral-motor stimulation
Facilitates state regulation and maintain homeostasis
Provides calming and sense of well-being
Enhances bonding and interactions with caregiver
Serves as foundation for other functions, including speech
Anatomy Relevant to Infant Feeding
Oral anatomy of an infant is \_\_\_\_\_\_and different from that of an adult. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Oral anatomy is well suited for _____ (extension-retraction movements of the tongue).
smaller
Oral cavity is small relative to tongue size.
Buccal pads (fat inside cheeks) are large.
There are no teeth.
Tongue rests anterior to alveolar ridge and contacts lower lip.
Temporomandibular joint does not allow much movement of jaw
suckling
_________of an infant is also smaller and different from that of an adult.
Pharynx is ____
____________are in close approximation.
Larynx is______the size of an adult’s and is _____in the hypopharynx.
High position of the infant larynx causes the ______to pass superiorly to the free margin of the soft palate and project into the nasopharynx.
Pharyngeal anatomy
short.
Tongue base, soft palate, and pharyngeal walls
one-third ;high
epiglottis
Pharyngeal anatomy is well suited for _________
_______are ideal for the suck-swallow-breathe synchrony.
the suck-swallow-breathe synchrony.
Head, chin, neck relationship
Oral phase—
nipple compression and generation of negative pressure occur for sucking
Pharyngeal phase—
Esophageal phase—
Pharyngeal phase—tongue base, velum, and posterior pharyngeal provide driving force for bolus transfer to esophagus
Esophageal phase—upper esophageal sphincter opens for bolus transfer to esophagus; lower esophageal sphincter opens to allow bolus entrance into stomach
Synchrony of Sucking, Swallowing, and Respiration
Coordination of sucking, swallowing, and breathing is crucial to…
Suck-swallow-breathe ratio during is generally _____
Decreased _____during feeding may be a problem for some medically compromised infants.
prevent aspiration (entry of material into the airway).
1:1:1 or 2:1:1.
ventilation
Changes with Growth and Maturation
Significant oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal growth takes place in the first \_\_\_\_\_of life: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Growth and maturation lead to changes in _______
2 to 3 years
- Oral cavity becomes larger with mandibular growth.
- Tongue tip moves back to under alveolar ridge.
- Teeth erupt.
- Pharynx elongates.
- Neuromuscular, particularly oral-motor function matures.
feeding and swallowing pattern.
Cleft Lip and Alveolus Only
Infant may have initial problems …
Inadequate _____may cause difficulty generating ______ for sucking.
achieving an adequate lip seal on the nipple.
lip seal
negative pressure
Cleft Palate Only
Depends on the ____of the cleft
Infant may be unable to generate …
Infant may be unable to find a ______for ______of the nipple.
Infant may experience ______
extent
negative pressure for suction.
hard palatal surface ; compression
nasal regurgitation.
After the Cleft Lip andPalate Repair
Postoperative recommendations ____among centers.
Some discourage ____following surgery and may recommend the use of ______
Some recommend __________
Some allow ______
vary
sucking; cup or spoon instead.
supplemental tube feeding for a short time.
unrestricted feeding after surgery.
Other Craniofacial Anomalies
Anomalies that can contribute to a feeding or swallowing problem:
Micrognathia (small mandible) (Pierre Robins Sequence)
Macroglossia (large tongue)
Pharyngeal stenosis (narrowing)
Vascular anomalies
Laryngeal cleft
Tracheoesophageal fistula
Cortical or cranial nerve involvement
Glossoptosis (posterior displacement of the tongue in the pharynx)
Midface retrusion: concave shaped face
Congenital heart or lung disease
Choanal atresia
Craniofacial Conditions
Conditions that often affect feeding and swallowing include the following:
Pierre Robin sequence
Moebius syndrome
Hemifacial microsomia
Feeding Methods, Modifications, and Facilitation Techniques
Most infants with a cleft are able to feed with ______
__________determines which feeding method and technique will be best.
simple modifications.
Infant’s performance during the initial feedings
Cleft Lip and Palate
Infant may have all the difficulties noted above, including these:
Difficulty achieving an adequate lip seal on the nipple
Inability to generate negative pressure for suction
Inability to find palatal surface for compression of the nipple
Nasal regurgitation
Breastfeeding
_______should be supported.
With cleft lip, breastfeeding is _______.
With cleft palate, _________.
Options with cleft palate include:
1.
2.
_______ should always be recommended if breastfeeding is not possible.
Breastfeeding trials
usually not a problem (press finger on lip to close cleft and help create negative pressure)
it is very challenging due to difficulties with compression and suction
- Supplemental nursing
- Modified nipples/bottles
Pumping breast milk
Modified Nipples
Characteristics to consider when choosing a modified nipple:
Pliability: how compliant is the nipple; inversely proportional to the infants oral motor skills
Shape: traditional, orthodontic (elongated),
Length
Hole type
Hole size
Nipples
Orthodontic nipple
Pigeon nipple (as illustrated here)
Ross® Premature Nipple
Standard traditional nipple
