csd ch 11 Flashcards
GER gastroesophageal reflux
the movement of food or acid back into the esophagus; can result from problems/weakness relating to the anatomy of swallowing
4 stages of normal swallowing:
oral preparation, oral, pharyngeal, esophageal
bolus
a substance that is to be digested
22q11.2 deletion syndrome (velocardiofacial syndrome)
frequent congenital heart defects, causing poor feeding endurance, reducing total volume of oral intake
pierre robin sequence (prs)
congenital; small underdeveloped jaw, leads to retracted/elevated tongue & cleft palate, airway compromise
treacher collins syndrome (tcs)
inherited disorder; causes severe anatomical abnormalities of the head and face (cleft lip/palate) airway compromise
tracheostomy
surgical procedure that involves creating a hole in the trachea and inserting a tube, enabling the infant to breathe
hiv/aids
(human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) hiv causes aids. infects white blood cells, brain, skin, other tissues.
odynophagia
painful swallowing (hiv positive children)
silent aspiration
aspiration with no apparent sign/response
aspiration pneumonia
respiratory infection caused when food/liquid enters the lungs
ms multiple sclerosis
cns disorder; affects cranial nerves, cerebellum, spinal cord. unknown cause, typically characterized by periods of both relapse/remission.
tardive dyskinesia
involuntary repetitive facial, tongue, or limb movements; can be caused by antipsychotics
a primary indication of dysphagia in infants:
failure to thrive
vallecula