Publication Date
9-2026
Disclaimer
These guidelines do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use their judgment in determining what is in the best interests of the patient based on the circumstances existing at the time. It is impossible to anticipate all possible situations that may exist and to prepare guidelines for each. Accordingly, these guidelines should guide care with the understanding that departures from them may be required at times.
Objective of the Care Process Model
To provide care standards for the neonate or infant admitted to the hospital with suspected micrognathia and associated breathing or feeding difficulties. The Micrognathia Clinical Pathway provides guidance on recommended specialty consultations, diagnostic management, interventions, and follow-up to minimize variation in care.
Target Users
Physicians (Pulmonology, Neonatology, Plastic surgery, Otolaryngology or Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), Genetics, Primary Care); Advanced Practice Providers; Nurses; Feeding specialists (Occupational Therapist); Respiratory Therapists
Clinical Questions Care Process Model
In infants and children with micrognathia, what is the appropriate timing for a three dimensional maxillofacial CT scan to optimize diagnosis, airway evaluation, and surgical planning?
Disciplines
Pediatrics
Recommended Citation
Children's Mercy Kansas City, "Micrognathia" (2026). Clinical Pathways.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/care_models/39
Comments
Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject matter experts, informed by methodical review of available evidence and consensus among committee members.
Clinical Pathways are updated on a revision schedule. Primary files will always be the most current update. Previous revisions are available upon request from Children’s Mercy Library Services.
Revised: 8/2020; 5/2023; 9/2026