Posted January 10, 201213 yr Happy new year 2012 for all of you and your beloved ones. I know that this could be controversial, sometimes we would have bad blood gases results (or other labs) that will get back within normal limits if we control the same test after warming the baby's heal. I wonder if some of you warm the baby's heal before capillary sampling? if yes, what is the most practical and safe method you would use for that? Any available litterature on this subject? Ibrahim Mohamed, Neonatologist CHU Sainte Justine, University of Montreal Montreal, Canada
January 10, 201213 yr comment_5190 Hi. In my NICU we use a vinil or latex glove filled with warm water. After after administration of sucrose and put the pacifier, while it takes effect, we apply the glove over the heal giving it some touchs. Miguel G NICU nurse
January 11, 201213 yr Hi. In my NICU we use a vinil or latex glove filled with warm water. After after administration of sucrose and put the pacifier, while it takes effect, we apply the glove over the heal giving it some touchs. Miguel G NICU nurse How do you ensure that iatrogenic burns are avoided ? Any specific temperature for the water ? How long will you keep the 'warm water filled glove' in contact with skin? Have you had any cases of iatrogenic burns ?
January 13, 201213 yr comment_5213 We fill the glove with warm water (the same temperature like a bath) We dont keep the glove over the baby, we just apply it giving some touches, the glove never let the nurse hand. I dont have notice of iatrogenic burns...
January 16, 201213 yr Author Thank you both for advancing this discussion. Ibrahim How do you ensure that iatrogenic burns are avoided ? Any specific temperature for the water ? How long will you keep the 'warm water filled glove' in contact with skin? Have you had any cases of iatrogenic burns ?
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