Cleft Lip and Palate Care

These vocabulary flashcards cover essential terms and definitions related to the care of patients with cleft lip and palate, useful for understanding treatment and nursing interventions.

Cleft Lip

A congenital condition characterized by an opening or gap in the upper lip.

Palate

The roof of the mouth that separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity.

Hypernasal Tone

A speech characteristic commonly seen in children with cleft palate, resulting in nasal-sounding speech.

Otitis Media

An infection or inflammation of the middle ear, often seen in children with cleft lip and palate.

ESSR Technique

A feeding technique which stands for enlarge the nipple, stimulate the infant, swallow fluid appropriately, and rest.

Prosthetic Palate

A device used to assist feeding in infants with cleft palate before surgical correction.

Interdisciplinary Team

A group of health professionals from various fields working together to care for patients with cleft lip and palate.

Suture Line Integrity

The importance of protecting the surgical site to promote healing after cleft lip or palate repair.

Aspiration

The inhalation of food, liquid, or foreign object into the airway, a primary concern in infants with cleft conditions.

Cleft Palate Repair

Surgical procedure to correct an opening in the roof of the mouth.