The issue re: not being able to fully invert the new syringe pumps is an interesting one to me. Being new here at Children's and the whole hospital switching over to new syringe pumps just last Friday and I'm working on a presentation for incoming residents and fellows, in which I have to address this very issue.
(for the presentation Monday I will stick with the current policy, it's not a ridiculous policy thank goodness!)
I am left wondering, even moreso after surfing the net, does the inversion factor really matter that much?
The longest running times for a continuous feeding here is 4 hours. 
Does breastmlk really begin to seperate that much in that short a time?
I found something that led me to believe this can take at least 12 hours.
Does anyone know the answer to this, how long does it take for breastmilk to seperate? 
and does the ambient temperature make a difference?
I do understand the concerns about specific components in the milk sticking to the plastics, maybe this is where we should be more concerned?
I would love to hear more thoughts from other on this.

Thanks In Advance,
Jodie

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