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How To Use A Bulb Syringe
Clear the Mouth first, then the Nose
(M before N)
v Compress the bulb prior to suctioning
v Gently insert the tip of the syringe into the dependent side of the
newborns mouth to collect drainage
v Release the compression of the bulb to allow for re-expansion and
collection of the secretions
v Remove the blub syringe from the mouth and squeeze the bulb to
release the collected drainage into the appropriate receptacle or
tissue
Wash the body in 1-2 minutes and dry completely. Remove wet
linen
Person
YOU MUST
Drug
ALWAYS CHECK
THE DRUG WITH
Dose
THE PHYSICIANS
Time
ORDER.
Route
documentation
PALMAR GRASP Press the palmar surface of the infant's hand with a
finger. The infant will grasp the finger and hold tight when you
attempt to withdraw. This reflex will disappear at 2 months
SUCKING Touch or stroke the babys lips the mouth opens and
sucking movement begin. This reflex will disappear at 12 months.
Allow the newborn to cry helps to clear retained fetal lung fluid
40 60 mg/dL
And after the first day of life will range between 50 90 mg/dL
Excess production
Red blood cells break down more quickly
Decreased albumin
Immature liver
Preterm and late term infants
Lack of intestinal flora
Decreased intestinal motility
Trauma such as bruising
Fatty acid release
Family background
To A Beautiful Mom
MEDICATIONS
MEDICATIONS TO KNOW
ANTEPARTUM
Prenatal vitamins
Terbutalin
Iron
Indocin
Folic acid
Magnesium Sulfate
Colace
Rhogam
Procardia
Ampicillin
Terbutaline
Gentamycin
Magnesium sulfate
Clindamycin
Fentanyl
Cefotan
Marcaine
Nubain
Methergine
Stadol
Penicillin-G
Numorphan
Narcan
Misprostil
Barbituates (Seconal)
Phenergan
Benzodiazepines (Valium,
Versed)
Rubella Vaccination
Colace
Vicodin
Motrin
Duramorph
Benadryl
Tylenol
Nubain
Tylenol #3
Gentamycin
Percocet/Percodan
Clindamycin
Charcoal
Methergine, Hemabate
REFERENCES
Murray, S. S., & McKinney, E. S. (2010). Foundations of
maternal-newborn and womens health nursing (5th ed.).
Maryland Heights, MN: Saunders Elsevier.
Harnikka (October 4, 2007). Fundus. Retrieved May 1, 2011,
from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13bR8kRCQxA
Wibenson888 (March 14, 2007). Primitive Reflexes. Retrieved
May 1, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dI1UOziOgg
CypressCC (June 3, 2010). Newborn Assessment. Retrieved
May 1, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtypUA1Nzpw