Guest guest Posted August 14, 2001 Report Share Posted August 14, 2001 Dear Carlene, for venting; we use a 24 " length feeding tube (secur-lok extension set, order # 0121-24) and hook it up to an open 60cc syringe. We lower it as far as we can beneath his body, so gravity works with us, when the air doesn't immediately release (like burpy bubbles through the tube) we lay him flat so his stomach is the highest point and is not squished. Sometimes we primer the tube first with water so that his stomach acids/mucus does not clog the tube. (It is always important to " prime " the tube with food or water so that you are not putting " in " air.) If we still have difficultly getting out air we tickle him in this position to work his tummy muscles. On the removal of " mucus " we were told it is very important " not " to remove them, or to put them back after venting because it can upset the balance of digestion and make it harder for him to digest his food. We also feed him slow but steady over a period of time. Like; 1/2 oz over 5mins, controlling it by clamping and un clamping the tube, while we watch a favorite show. ( Food going in to fast can cause nausea as well.) To prime the feed tube with the leftovers that come out from venting, we raise the tube up and the juices go into the syringe, then let them go back to the tube, like a see-saw until all of the air is removed. I hope that this was helpful. Beth; mom to Seth with bilat perisylvian PMG, tracheostomy, g-tube/nissen/repair, mild CP, micrognanthia repair, club foot repair, ear tubes/good hearing, no oral control, no speak, but signing away..... --- Shaw Beth Tanny --- sbtanny@... --- EarthLink: It's your Internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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