Cleft Lip and Palate Post-Op Care

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What is a primary goal of cleft lip/palate treatment?

  • Improving night vision
  • Preventing speech and dental issues (correct)
  • Increasing bone density
  • Enhancing hair growth

What type of therapy is often required for cleft lip/palate, particularly concerning feeding?

  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech therapy (correct)
  • Physical therapy
  • Art therapy

Following surgery for cleft lip/palate, what is a key goal for the incision site?

  • Applying scented lotions daily
  • Keeping it clean, dry, and intact (correct)
  • Wrapping it tightly with bandages
  • Keeping it exposed to sunlight

What is the purpose of elbow restraints, sometimes called 'no-no's', after cleft lip/palate surgery?

<p>To prevent the child from touching the incision (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What immediate action is typically taken post-operation for a patient who underwent cleft lip/palate surgery?

<p>Placing restraints (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common term for elbow restraints used after cleft lip/palate surgery?

<p>No-no's (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to keep the surgical incision clean and dry after a cleft lip/palate surgery?

<p>To reduce the risk of infection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which specialists are typically involved in the treatment of cleft lip and palate to address feeding and speech?

<p>Speech therapists (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides speech, what other issue does speech therapy address in children with cleft lip/palate?

<p>Feeding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for using elbow restraints after cleft lip or palate repair surgery?

<p>To prevent accidentally opening or irritating the incision (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Cleft Lip/Palate

A condition where there's an opening in the upper lip, palate (roof of the mouth), or both.

Cleft Lip/Palate Goals

Preventing speech and dental problems is the primary aim, often involving speech therapy and surgery.

Speech therapy

Therapy focused on improving feeding techniques and speech development.

Post-Surgery Goals

Maintain a clean, dry, and intact incision site.

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"No-No" Restraints

Elbow restraints used after surgery to prevent the infant from touching their face/incision site. Also called 'no-no's'.

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Immediate Post-Op Action

Placement of restraints to prevent disruption of the surgical site.

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Study Notes

  • Cleft lip and palate treatment aims to prevent speech and dental problems.
  • Speech therapy is essential, especially for feeding.
  • Surgical goals include keeping the incision clean, dry, and intact to promote healing and minimize complications.
  • Elbow restraints, often called "no-nos," prevent patients from disrupting incisions or picking at the surgical site, which could lead to infection or delayed healing.
  • Immediate post-operative care involves placing elbow restraints to protect the surgical site.

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