Oral Aversion Flashcards
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Management of Oral Aversion
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- Eliminate cause e.g. mucositis, prolonged NGT, GORD, nausea
- Educate parents
- Start introducing food at early age
- Range of textures, colours
- Observe child feed and make meals fun
- Induce hunger i.e. offer food before other feeds
- Involve speech path/dietician
- Monitor growth and nutritional status long term
