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Technical aspects of feeding the disabled child
1Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Booth Hall Children's Hospital, Manchester, UK.
Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care
|June 28, 2000
Abstract:
Children with neurological impairment frequently have difficulties in consuming sufficient energy and other nutrients to maintain adequate nutritional status. Under-nutrition is a significant contributory factor to growth failure. Eating may be distressing and time-consuming for the child and carer. Aspiration of feeds is common and may predispose to chronic chest infections. Gastro-oesophageal reflux is also common and may contribute to significant morbidity. This paper discusses some of the issues involved in the nutritional management of neurologically impaired children.