Guest susanyoung Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 We are changing to Hudson prongs for CPAP delivery and will be following the Vermont Oxford technique of securing them to a knit cap using safety pins and elastic bands. Some staff members have concerns about using safety pins. This method has been used for several years and in many institutions, so I'm hoping that someone can respond with their experience. Has anyone had any problems with infant injury using safety pins on the CPAP cap? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gayle omansky Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Hi Susan! We do not have experience using the safety pins, but if they turn out to be a problem consider using the cap with the velco strap & foam holders by INCA/ Ackrad Labs. Both hospitals I have worked in have used this product with good success. Regards, Gayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manberbenitez Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Hi Susan, for years we are using the Inca Prongs that have a security system for the tubes, in my opinion very comfortable for the baby we dont have any problems, and we cover the nose with Duoderm extra thin and make the holes for the cpap, by this way we prevent malfunction of the cpap and protect the nose. Hope this help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest susanyoung Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Thank you both for your replies. We're moving away from the Inca system; I'm glad to hear that you have such success with this this. We're looking into a cap with velcro. Best, Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonate Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I have been using the Hudson system since 99 with pins and no injuries so far. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt_rrt Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 We use Hudson prongs with 2-4 Posey wrapped around the head to secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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