Key points of care for cleft lip surgery 1.You can adopt supine or side lying position to avoid rubbing the wound.
2.Take silicone bottle with spoon or dropper feeding, the temperature can be according to the usual habit. Avoid staining the wound with food when feeding.
3.After each feeding, use cotton swabs with saline or boiled cold water to clean the wound, and then apply antibiotic ointment to avoid infection.
4.The stitch removal time is about five to seven days after the surgery. Depending on the situation, the physician will teach methods such as applying cosmetic tape and massage to prevent scar protrusion.
Key points of care for cleft palate surgery 1. Prone or side lying position can be used to facilitate the flow of sputum or secretions in the mouth.
2.Eating starts with liquid food (such as: milk, juice, soup, ice cream, milkshake, etc.), then soft food (such as: thin rice, noodles, cake, jelly, mashed potatoes, puree, etc.), and finally the general diet. When eating, it is advisable to use cups, spoons, special plastic bottles, hospital feeding droppers, milk bottles and other tableware.
3.The wound is in the mouth, no need to remove stitches.
4.After each meal and before bedtime, you need to brush and rinse your teeth to keep your mouth clean and hygienic.
5.Do not allow young children to put sharp objects into their mouths, and do not drink irritating drinks or food (e.g. soda, cola, chili, pepper, tobacco, alcohol, etc.).
6.Avoid loud crying and screaming after surgery, but you can speak softly.
7.If you have persistent coughing during hospitalization, you must inform the medical staff. If such a situation occurs after returning home, you should seek medical attention.