Prepoznava motenj hranjenja pri novorojenčku
Recognition of feedig difficulties in newborns

slovenian

2010

volume 17, issue 2

Društvo za pomoč otrokom s presnovnimi motnjami
(Obvezni izvod spletne publikacije)

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 newborns.

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