What is PD CEN/TR 16824 - Early care services for babies born with cleft lip and/or palate about?
PD CEN/TR 16824 is an international standard that focuses on care services for babies born with cleft lip and palate. PD CEN/TR 16824 specifies recommendations for the care of babies born with cleft lip and/or cleft palate at time of diagnosis (ante- and/or postnatal) and the year following birth or diagnosis (whichever is later), including referral processes, the establishment of feeding, parental support and care pathways.
Who is PD CEN/TR 16824 - Early care services for babies born with cleft lip and/or palate for?
PD CEN/TR 16824 on care services for babies born with cleft lip and palate is useful for:
- Doctors and baby care centres
- Child specialists
- Medical professionals
- Cleft surgeons
Why should you use PD CEN/TR 16824 - Early care services for babies born with cleft lip and/or palate?
The aim of PD CEN/TR 16824 is to enable you to provide parents with support and counselling, giving clear information about treatment and successful management of cleft lip and palate. Families do not generally expect the diagnosis or know anything about cleft lip and palate, and they have a lot of questions and concerns about bringing up a child with a cleft. Some families may be thinking about terminating the pregnancy.
The aim of PD CEN/TR 16824 is to provide an informative document that can be used by those countries where national protocols need to be established.
