In a message dated 4/8/05 1:39:27 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:


> ome babies do seem to need to get rid of the stuff orally while most seem
> to work it out the other end.  Some nurses (and parents) would get all
> concerned when I would simply roll a baby on its side and gently pat or rub
> the back when they would be a little spitty.  The nurses wanted to
> immediately shove suctioning down the poor kiddo's throat or at least use
> the bulb syringe.  Parents had been instructed to use the bulb at the first
> sign of baby trying to spit up.  I would encourage them to first see if baby
> was handling it himself, with the syringe handy if baby wasn't able to cope.
> In the vast majority of cases, baby did just fine without further
> intervention.
> 
This is so true Winnie!
At the first sign of spitting parents are often taught to man that bulb 
syring like a heat seeking missile! I hate it! it is soooo disrespectful towards 
babies and potentially harmful as can be too aggressive and always results in 
mucosal irritation at some level- causing increased secretions!

Lynn Shea Rn,Bsn,Ibclc
Lakewood Ranch, Fl



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