feeding

Question 1

describe configuration of newborns velum/epiglottis?

Answer 1

• they are touching
• prevents aspiration
• babies alternate quickly bw swallowing and breathing

Question 2

where is the pos vs neg pressure during feeding?

Answer 2

• pos: lips, tongue
• neg: oral cavity

Question 3

specific feeding problems in cleft lip and palate? (5)

Answer 3

• insufficient lip seal
• -sucking
• nasal regurg
• discoord of breath/swallow
• +air into stomach

Question 4

feeding positions? (3)

Answer 4

1. upright: prevents predeglutitive aspiration and nasal penetration
2. side: prevents glossopoptosis in PR
3. danCer: child upright on thigh

Question 5

pros vs cons of crosscut?

Answer 5

• pros: +flow
• cons: +volume can be threatening

Question 6

other (4)

Answer 6

1. finger-stim
2. cup feeding
3. syringe feeding
4. tube feeding (for the experience)