OBJECTIVE To compare the sucking pattern of preterm infants on different feeding methods. METHODS The sucking behavior on a gloved finger was evaluated for infants receiving breastfeeding, spoon-feeding and tube-feeding. RESULTS The mean (SD) numbers of sucks in spoon-fed infants [49 (20) vs. 35 (23); P=0.04] were significantly higher, and the grade of suck was significantly better compared...

Aim: This article describes an alternative preliminary impression technique for an infant with cleft palate. Methodology: A 3 day old male infant with cleft palate was referred to clinic for the fabrication of feeding plate, for the first impression a sterilized tea-spoon modified with a hole in the middle of spoon was used as a tray. Results: Modified spoon tray is easily accessible, cost effe...

We followed this method of rescue as described by Gupta et al.,[2] however, with a slight modification. Instead of a nasogastric tube, we preferred to use the suction catheter. Moreover, ventilation in our patient was uninterrupted due to the use of flexible cathmount [Figure 1a]. The flexibility of suction catheter becomes an advantage when it comes to the process of withdrawing the oral end f...

We evaluated the effects of redistribution and swallow facilitation with a flipped spoon on packing in 2 children with a feeding disorder. For both participants, packing decreased when we implemented the flipped spoon treatment package. Mechanisms responsible for behavior change and areas of future research are discussed.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of an improved salt-restriction spoon on the attitude of salt-restriction, the using rate of salt-restriction-spoon, the actual salt intake, and 24-hour urinary sodium excretion (24HUNa). DESIGN A community intervention study. SETTING Two villages in Beijing. PARTICIPANTS 403 local adult residents being responsible for home cooking. INTERVENTION Particip...