syringe

[sir´inj, sĭ-rinj´]

an instrument for introducing fluids into or withdrawing them from the body.

Components of a syringe. Shading indicates areas that must be kept sterile before and during parenteral injections. From Bolander, 1994.

Asepto syringe a syringe designed to fit directly into large lumen tubing; also used for intraoperative irrigation.

bulb syringe a syringe with a bulb on one end; compression of the bulb creates a vacuum for gentle suction of small amounts of bodily drainage, such as oral and nasal secretions. It is also used for intraoperative irrigation.

Using a bulb syringe. From Lammon et al., 1995.

hypodermic syringe one for introduction of liquids through a hollow needle into subcutaneous tissues.

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Also, NRP guidelines do recommend clearing the airways with a bulb syringe or suction catheter if airway obstruction is evident or positive-pressure ventilation is required.

Suctioning neonates at birth: time to change our approach: there's a better way to clear secretions from a neonate's mouth and nose, and it's less likely to cause adverse effects

More than 80% of parents believed both the recommended treatments of bulb syringe, saline drops and humidifiers were effective as well as the non-recommended treatments of OTC cough and cold medications and Vicks[R].

Congested infants

Rest and fluids, nasal cleaning with tissues or bulb syringe, and handwashing usually are the best ways to manage a cold.

Parents should give medicine cautiously

[] Bulb syringe: To remove mucus from a baby's stuffy nose.

To take care of colds and minor mishaps, every home should be equipped with a well-stocked first-aid chest or medicine cabinet

A saline nasal spray can help rinse the nasal passages--you might also want to consider using a bulb syringe or neti pot to rinse your sinuses.

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His parents tried their best to remove the secretions at home with the bulb syringe but his mucus was simply too copious and too thick to do so effectively.

Father is a nurse

Ascher & Co.'s Baby Ayr, followed by a bulb syringe as the best, safest way to help clear an infant's nasal passages.

Saline sprays offer safe option

It is designed to have some of the features of the bulb syringe but all the advantages of wall suctioning.

Oral AND nasal suction device

The policy at all birth sites was to suction the oropharynx of each meconium-stained neonate with either a catheter or bulb syringe before delivery of the infant's shoulders or trunk.

Intubation Ineffective in Vigorous Meconium-Stained Infants

The nasal cavity and nasopharyax were then irrigated with normal saline administered with a 60-ml bulb syringe. An orogastric tube was passed to empty the stomach.

Superior adenoidectomy in children with palatal abnormalities