CLEFT LIP / PALATE Flashcards
A congenital anomaly that occurs as a result of failure of soft tissue or bony structure to fuse during embryonic
development
CLEFT LIP/CLEFT PALATE
A congenital anomaly resulting from the failure of soft tissue to fuse during embryonic development.
Cleft lip
A congenital anomaly characterized by a midline or bilateral cleft in the palate, affecting the soft and hard palate.
Cleft palate
Factors contributing to cleft lip and palate include
genetic, environmental, and teratogenic influences
oncologic drug that is a risk factor of cleft lip/ cleft palate
METHOTREXATE- a drug commonly used for treating cancer, arthritis and psoriasis.
can range from a slight notch on to a complete separation from the floor of the nose
Assessment for cleft lip
nasal distortion, midline or bilateral cleft, variable extension from the uvula and soft and hard
palate
assessment for cleft palate
CL/P
Nursing Intervention for Cleft lip and palate <assessments></assessments>
- Assess the ability to suck, swallow, handle normal secretions and breathe without distress
- Assess fluid and calorie intake daily
- And monitor weight
CL/P feeding techniques
Feeding Techniques to assist infants with cleft lip/palate
- using an enlarged nipple
- stimulating the sucking reflex
CL/P feeding techniques
position during feeding cleft lip/palate
upright
CL/P feeding techniques
Direct the formula to the
side and back of the mouth
cleft lip/ palate position after feeding
position on the side
CL/P nursing intervention
2 things on bedside for cleft lip/palate
Keep suction equipment and bulb syringe at bedside
Closure of cleft lip defect is termed as
CHEILOPLASTY
CHEILOPLASTY
Closure of cleft lip defect precedes that of the cleft palate and is usually performed during the __ weeks of life
first weeks of life
5-8 weeks <mam></mam>