Complications after cleft palate and cleft lip repair include bleeding, respiratory obstruction and infection, wound dehiscence and fistula formation. Although obvious bleeding rarely occurs, it is often necessary to re-enter the operating room to explore and stop bleeding. Respiratory obstruction is rare without massive bleeding, but once it happens, it can be fatal. The respiratory tract should be closely monitored in the resuscitation room. Only when the situation is stable can the sick child be transferred to the ward. If the respiratory tract is narrow, oxygen saturation should be monitored in the ward or ICU ward.