Feeding
- Recognize many children with 8p may required modified feeds but often this might not go beyond parent-led food choices.
- Assess safety of feeding when clinical concern arises, through clinical feeding evaluation with a trained therapist (a speech or occupational therapist with training in swallowing disorders).
- Assess nutritional adequacy, consider nasogastric or gastrostomy tube placement if needed.
Constipation
- Assess for and manage constipation.Â
- Manage constipation, aiming for regular, soft bowel movements. Most patients need diet or medicine interventions to help with this.
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