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Swallowing and feeding of young children on high-flow oxygen therapy

Expiry Date
: 31/07/2031
CPD Units
: 1.00 Points

This article explores swallowing and feeding in young children who are on high-flow oxygen therapy- demonstrating that cautious and individualized oral feeding is feasible, despite continuous respiratory support.

Keywords: swallowing; feeding; high-flow oxygen; oral motor characteristics; SOMA; speech-language therapist.

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

To evaluate swallowing and feeding characteristics in young children on high-flow oxygen therapy and inform safe clinical feeding practices.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. The impact of high-flow oxygen therapy on swallowing and feeding in children.
  2. How to identify risks and considerations when initiating oral feeding in medically stable paediatric patients.
  3. Principles of multidisciplinary, individualised feeding management for children on respiratory support.

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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