Our NICU has previously used oral care swabs for all preemies who are on the vent. This product (Biotene) is no longer available. This product came in a kit that contained 2 sponges on a stick with gel that we swabbed the oral civility and ventilator tube. The Neonatologist is asking for " meta analysis and evidenced based information" regarding the use of colostrum for these babies as "oral care". Please share with me any protocols and or research you may know of .You can email me direct if needed. [log in to unmask] Thank you, Darlene Landry LeBlanc,RN,IBCLC,RLC Lafayette,Louisiana *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome