Reconstructive

596) Which of the following statements regarding care after unilateral cleft lip repair is FALSE?

A. The incision should be cleaned with 3% H2O2 and the antibiotic ointment.
B. Arm restraints are used for 3 weeks following the surgical procedure.
C. Feed during the first 48 hours with an ear bulb syringe then proceed with the usual nursing bottle.
D. All sutures are removed on day 7
E. Steri-strips should be applied for 6 weeks after the sutures are removed.




REFERENCES & ANSWER



Bumsted R.M.: Management of Unilateral Cleft Lip, Pediatric Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chapter 10 in Pediatric Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Smith J. D., Bumsted R.M., editors), Raven Press, pp. 144-145, 1993


596) C       Feed during the first 48 hours with an ear bulb syringe then proceed with the usual nursing bottle.