Hi Gretchen!!!

Even though we don't have a NICU, anytime we have a baby in SCN who's mom is
going home without the baby and says she has a used pump, PIS, Purely Yours,
Evenflo,whatever, I explain to them about the hygiene and company
recommendations but also  what the different pumps are designed to do and
what she needs for that particular baby. I find as pumps go, the moms have
no idea about what is what.  At least then, they can make a good decision.
I had one mom who came in with her sister's PIS and wanted new parts. When
we unpacked it, there was the mold.  I had never seen anything like it.
Suffice it to say, she bought her own pump.

Laura Walker RNC, IBCLC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gretchen Serafin" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 3:09 PM
Subject: Used Pumps and NICU Infants


> We are seeing more and more parents opting to use resale pumps. One parent
> recently brought in a pump that he had purchased via ebay that was
> literally covered with mold. I am concerned about liability and , of
> course, health issues, especiallly in our NICU population. I would like to
> hear from other hospital based consultants as to their policy regarding
> this issue.
>
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