Syringe for newborns. Size, how to use for an enema, nose, from gas, photo, price

Cleaning and gas enema for newborns are on sale in the form of syringes with tips. To label such products, manufacturers use the letter "A" in their names, which means that the nozzle is made of soft material. The devices are made from substances safe for the body.

The need for a syringe in the first aid kit for a newborn

A syringe is a medical instrument used in the process of pumping or pumping fluids. The device is designed for washing, irrigation with water or medicinal substances, cleaning the rectum, nose, and releasing gas.

You can use a syringe for the following purposes:

• dilution and elimination of the contents of the lower parts of the intestine with colitis of any origin, difficulty in stool;
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• to remove toxic elements from the body;
• before performing surgical interventions;
• when diagnosing the work of the digestive tract (before x-ray or endoscopic examination);
• when setting medicinal enemas;
• for cleaning the nasal passages and sinuses.

A medicinal enema is a local therapy. Pediatricians prescribe the procedure in cases of inflammation, spasms, parasites in the body. Inflammatory reactions can be provoked by colitis, adnexitis. Antiparasitic treatments are aimed at getting rid of helminths and protozoa.

During the procedure, safety rules should be observed, since otherwise negative consequences may occur.

Security is based on the following aspects:

• correct handling of the device before and after procedures;
• lubrication of the tip with safe grease (lanolin, petroleum jelly, baby oil);
• careful introduction into the rectum;
• not frequent use of the method.

If the safety rules are not followed, the following consequences are possible:

• introduction of infection into the body;
• injury to the rectum or nasal mucous membranes;
• leaching of beneficial microorganisms from the intestine;
• intestinal atony (weak peristalsis).

What does a syringe look like?

A newborn syringe is available at pharmacies and specialized medical equipment stores.

When buying, you should pay attention to the following characteristics of the devices:

• evenness of color;
• tightness of the connection of the balloon with the tip;
• the appearance of the tip, which should be free of cracks, underfilling, dirt, burrs;
• to the manufacturer (for verified manufacturers, the quality of the devices does not change after cleaning and disinfection);
• the material of manufacture should not contain substances that cause allergic reactions or poisoning;
• the balloon must be soft and plastic;
• there should be no pores or depressions on the surface of the product.

Form

The syringe is a pear-shaped round balloon with a soft tip. As a device for older children, a special container with a capacity of 200-300 mg, available on sale in pharmacies, can be used. The parameters of the products depend on their volume.

The smallest sizes of syringes intended for newborns vary from manufacturer to manufacturer as follows:

• length 45-50 mm;
• width 45-50 mm;
• height 80-90 mm.

Materials (edit)

As materials for the manufacture of cylinders with tips, the following can be used:

• Polyvinyl chloride (in cylinders) has the following characteristics:
• chemical neutrality to interaction with water, alcohol, organic hydrocarbons;
• resistance to chemical compounds of acids, alkalis, salt solutions;
• electrical conductivity;
• working temperature up to + 65 ° С.
• Glass or plastic (in nasal discharge tips for infants).
• Polypropylene (in ferrules) has the following properties:
• high resistance to reagents (acid-base media, saline solutions);
• insolubility in organic substances at ambient temperatures up to + 25 ° С;
• solubility in aggressive media when the temperature rises (in benzenes, carbon tetrachloride, ether);
• low moisture absorption;
• good electrical insulating properties over a wide temperature range.
• Non-toxic plastisol in tips is a substance formed from the dispersion of particles of special types of polymers in a liquid plasticizer. The material has good physical and mechanical properties, high electrical resistance and chemical resistance.

Size, volume

The syringe for newborns is presented on sale in a model line that varies in size. The volume of products intended for a child from birth to one year old is 27 - 60 ml. For older children (from 1 to 14 years old), rubber cans are produced.

There is a standard size marking according to the age of children:

• "A No. 3" the capacity is within 27 ± 7 ml, the product is intended for newborns and babies up to six months;
• "A number 7" can hold 70 ± 10 ml, the size is used up to two years of age;
• "A No. 11" the volume is characterized by a capacity of 230 ± 30 ml of the substance, the device is designed for children aged 2-6 years;
• "A No. 13" has a volume of 317 ± 30 ml, the syringe is used at the age of 6-9 years;
• "A No. 14" has a capacity of about 490 ± 50 ml, the product is designed for adolescents 10-14 years old or for adults.

In what cases is it applied?

At home, using the device, you can make a cleansing enema using medicinal solutions.

The body cleaning procedure is used in the following cases:

• when fixing the chair;
• invasion of parasites;
• when toxic manifestations are observed (allergic reactions, poisoning).

The amount of water or solutions administered depends on the age of the child, which are given below. Experts recommend keeping the temperature of the liquid within 35-37 ° C.

Babies under one year old can do medicinal enemas only after consulting a pediatrician. You cannot resort to the procedure if there is a stool delay of 1-2 days and at the same time the child feels good (does not be capricious, looks healthy). Normally, there is no bowel movement within 2-3 days.

Children under six months often suffer from colic, which are associated with the accumulation of gas. With the help of a syringe, you can carry out a procedure to alleviate the condition. Also, the device, in the presence of a special nozzle for the nose, is able to cleanse the sinuses and passages with a cold. There are a number of contraindications for which the use of syringes is prohibited.

These include:

• inflammation of appendicitis;
• intestinal obstruction;
• hernia;
• the presence of acute infectious diseases.

Rules for processing the product before and after use

The newborn syringe can be easily applied at home.

Before use, the pear must be disinfected, this can be done in two ways:

1. Boil in clean water for 30 minutes.
2. Immerse the balloon with a tip in a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution for 10 minutes. Then the device must be removed and rinsed under running water.

Before using the syringe, its tip must be lubricated with petroleum jelly, lanolin or baby oil.

Contact of the product with medicinal substances for a time exceeding 30 minutes is not allowed.

After the procedures, the syringe should be rinsed with hot water and dried.

How to use a syringe correctly?

You can insert the tip of the product to a depth according to the age of the child:

• up to 20 mm for newborns up to one year of age;
• by 20-30 mm in the interval from 1 to 2 years;
• up to 50 mm in children over 2 years of age.

When carrying out the procedure of a therapeutic or cleansing enema, before introducing the nozzle into the anus, put the device vertically with the tip to the top, and release the air from the cylinder, squeezing it until drops of water come out, or solution.

The volume of boiled water or medicinal substance injected into the intestine depends on the age of the child:

• from 0 to 1 month the amount of liquid should not exceed 30 ml;
• in the period 1-3 months. you can enter 30-60 ml of water or solution;
• at the age of 3-6 months. the amount of liquid should not exceed 90 ml;
• in the interval between 6 and 9 months. the permitted dose is considered to be a volume of 120-150 ml;
• in the period between 9 months. and a year the capacity of the cylinder should not exceed the 180 ml mark;
• at the age of 1-2 years, the amount of liquid substance should be no more than 200 ml;
• in the interval between 2 and 5 years of age, the volume of injected fluid can reach 300 ml;
• for children from 6 to 9 years old, a value of up to 400 ml is considered the norm;
• starting from adolescence at 10-14 years old, the capacity of the syringe can reach values ​​of 500 ml.

For enema

Constipation is a common childhood condition that is caused by a variety of nutritional and digestive problems. Any manifestations of pathology are accompanied by pain and discomfort. Enemas can be used as an ambulance.

The procedure for washing or administering drugs should be carried out according to the algorithm of actions:

1. The device should be disinfected.
2. It is necessary to draw water or a medicinal substance into the syringe.
3. The tip of the product must be lubricated with petroleum jelly or baby oil.
4. Next, you should prepare a place for the procedure, which is a flat solid surface covered with oilcloth (it is better to put a diaper on top) or a diaper on a waterproof base.
5. The child must be laid on his back, bend his legs to the stomach and keep them bent at the knees. If the baby's age is older than a year, then it can be put on its side with legs bent at the knees.
6. The pear must be placed with its tip up and squeezed until liquid appears.
7. The tip should be guided into the rectum.
8. The contents of the syringe must be released slowly, gradually squeezing it.
9. After emptying the pear, it is necessary to squeeze the child's buttocks and remove the tip.
10. The buttocks should not unclench for several minutes. If the procedure is carried out correctly, after 5-10 minutes. the child will have stools.

From gas workers

For newborns, a syringe should be provided in the first-aid kit, since the product is capable of diverting gases that often bother babies.

For the procedure, use the following instructions:

1. The syringe should be disinfected.
2. The tip must be lubricated with petroleum jelly or baby oil.
3. The child should be put on the left side, the legs should be bent at the knees and pulled up to the tummy.
4. The tip should be gradually slowly inserted into the anus.
5. At the same time, almost immediately, there is a departure of gas workers.

For cleansing the nose

The syringe, thanks to a special nozzle made of plastic or glass, easily turns into a simple aspirator for cleaning the nose. There are products on sale that come with replaceable nozzles. They serve to prevent injury to the delicate mucous membranes of the nose.

The aspirator is used as follows:

1. The balloon with a nozzle must be disinfected.
2. The tip should be inserted into the nose after squeezing the bulb to release the air.
3. Then the pear must be unclenched. In this case, the child's second nostril should be closed. This allows nasal discharge into the nozzle, which can then be easily washed off.

In this way, you can remove liquid discharge located superficially in the nose. If the child makes grunting sounds, then this means that the discharge is deep. In this case, the aspirator is useless.

You can use a syringe to irrigate the nasal mucous membranes with saline.

To do this, you need to run the algorithm:

1. Dilute in 1 tbsp. boiled water (temperature 32-36 ° С) 1 tsp. l. salt.
2. The resulting solution should be filled with a syringe with a soft tip.
3. The contents of the device must be injected first into one nostril, closing the other, then the procedure must be repeated with the other nasal passage.

Storage conditions

The product should be stored in places with a relative humidity of no more than 80%, within the temperature range from +5 to + 40 ° C. The location of the syringe should be removed at a distance of more than 1 m from heating appliances. Do not expose the device to direct sunlight.

If the transportation or storage of the syringe was carried out at a temperature below zero, then before using it, it must be kept in a sealed state for at least a day at room temperature.

Do not expose the device to acids, alkalis, solvents or chemically active substances that could destroy it.

The warranty period for products is usually 5 years.

Price

The cost of syringes depends on the manufacturer and size. Approximate prices for products of different volumes and brands of Russian production are summarized in the table.

Manufacturer / mark	Volume, ml	price, rub.
Medresponse / "А №3"	30	70-80
Alpina Plast / "A No. 3"	27	90-110
Alpina Plast / "A No. 7"	70	130-150
Alpina Plast / "A No. 11"	230	160-210
Alpina Plast / "A No. 13"	317	260-290
TTK / "A-1"	35	190-200
TTK / "A-3"	110	200-220
TTK / "A-6"	200	230-250
TTK / "A-9"	250	250-270
TTK / "A-12"	300	280-300
TTK / "A-15"	400	310-330

An inexpensive but effective device - a syringe can be useful for a young mother to relieve conditions of the newborn such as constipation, colic associated with poor discharge of gas or runny nose. The device is able to restore peace of mind to the child and his parents; it is one of the essential attributes of a baby's first aid kit.

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