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Why do we do this to babies? - Babies are nose-breathers (especially young infants). So, if their nose is clogged, they are not just uncomfortable, they are MAD. - Their nostrils and airways are TINY, so it doesn’t take much mucus to create a complete block! - Their nose not clear - they can’t breathe, and they also can’t EAT! - Do NOT use tap water to do this - you’re going to use sterile nasal saline - 1 drop or more right into the nose before you suction. - Do this before feeds and before bedtimes. - Can do this for ANY child who doesn’t understand how to blow their nose. *Pro tip: For 18 mo - 3 yo range if hard to suction Get on the floor, put your baby between your thighs so you can hold their arms and legs down with your legs, so you have 2 hands to suction bc these are the kids who cannot blow their noses yet *Pro - tip: Prepare - have ALL of your equipment - the 3 S’s: Swaddle Saline Suction **Check out our next post (coming tomorrow, if you’re reading this in real time) - for ER staff suctioning “pro tips”. If you do want a list of my favorite items, since I always get asked this, I madly created an amazon list to have these all in one place for you - let’s see if this works! Comment LIST and I will send you that!
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EVERY teen should hear these before they get behind the wheel (or in a friend’s car) - what we, ER doctors, NPs, nurses, techs, and other staff WISH they could know. What do YOU think teen drivers should know? Share in comments! @erlangerhealth @childrensaterlanger @tmdinchatt @pemchatt @childlifeitsmadison @brycegillespiemd #teendrivers #teenagedriver #drivingsafety #newdriver #parenting #emergencymedicine #doctor
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I LOVE my amazing team @childrensaterlanger in the pediatrics ER - these people KNOW how to take care of kids! Plus, they’re a wealth of parenting info.  Comment with what else you’d like me to ask the team for future similar posts and share what YOU would never let your child do! @grantastic423 @genecy01 @erlangerhealth #pediatrics #pedser #erdoctor #childsafety #toddlersafety #emergencymedicine #doctor
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