In a message dated 7/12/98 5:44:14 PM, Maureen ask:

<<1.) cost...Do other places have it as a "patient-charge" item?>>
could make the do it yourself model: 5fr feeding tube w/10cc or 20cc syringe -
not an extra pt charge where I work.
<<2.) infection control.....>>
not a problem with disposible syringes. As for 5fr tubing: could you copy how
your ICN handles that at present with tube feeds?, ie: one use or wash out.
<<3.) who decides when it can get used.......MD, NP, RN, parent?>> one option
for a guideline could be: any HCP who has attended the inservice and passed
the competency exam.


Deborah Tobin RN BSN IBCLC LCCE
Springfield, Virginia USA
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