238 KB0 KB201020252010Lekan, Martinaletnik:17številka:2str. 52-58ISSN:1318-4423COBISSID:27270105URN:URN:NBN:SI:doc-GNJ1O8R6slZdruženje pediatrov SlovenijeZdruženje specialistov šolske in visokošolske medicine SlovenijeSlovenska pediatrijaDojenček, prehrana, motnjeInfant Nutrition DisordersInfant, NewbornInfant, Prematuremotnje hranjenjaNedonošenčeknedonošenčkiNovorojenčeknovorojenčkisesanjeSesanje, vedenjeSucking BehaviorPrepoznava motenj hranjenja pri novorojenčku| Recognition of feedig difficulties in newborns|Sucking and swallowing represent the most complex neuromusc`alar unit in the human body. Normal functioning of the oral-motor structures is a prerequisite for appropriate food intake and indicates good neurological and behavioural organization of the newborn. The sucking and swallowing patterns of premature and sick newborn are different from those of healthy newborns. Premature infants also have difficulties in coordinating sucking and swallowing with breathing due to immaturity. Beside immaturity, congenital and acquired damageto the central nervous system, anatomical anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract, genetic malformations and infections are often the cause of feeding difficulties. The article describes normal, disorganized and dysfunctional patterns of sucking and swallowing in newbornsTEXTznanstveno časopisjejournalsSlovenian National E-content AggregatorNational and University Library of SloveniaDruštvo za pomoč otrokom s presnovnimi motnjami