Cleft lip and cleft palate def - CORRECT ANSWER Facial malfrom that occur during embryonic
development
Formed at 7-10 weeks gestation but found at 20 weeks
Cleft lip and palate. Causes and pathophys - CORRECT ANSWER Genetics- more than 1 kid with it
Smoking and drinking mom
Defect in ell migration that results in a failure of the maxillary and premaxillary processes to
come together
Cleft lip problems - CORRECT ANSWER Inability to form seal.. around nip
cleft lip def and repair - CORRECT ANSWER Failure of fusion of upper lip
Cheiloplasty: surgery done at 2-3 months so that more tissue can grow
Post op: feeding, suture line clean, keep moist for proper healing
Use elbow immobillizers, supine position
Pain control.. Tylenol and ibuprofen every 2-3 hours for 24-48 hours
Cleft palate - CORRECT ANSWER Decreased ability to suck
Fail of hard and soft palates to fuse encaustic of failure of the tongue to descend soon enough
Obturator use.. special use bottle.
Cleft palate repair - CORRECT ANSWER Surgery 6-12 months before they start speech
development
Post op: respiratory difficulties once feeding begins, build up to a bottle
Syringe feeders (24-48 hours after surgery) until suture heals