This is how a home-use suctioning machine looks like. The cylinder is where all the secretions get sucked into via the tubing, pretty much like a vacuum cleaner.
Attached to the tubing is this connector. Just cover the hole with your thumb to vacuum mucus at the nostrils. (So much easier than manual bulb suckers.)
Then, we fix on the suction catheter. It comes in different diameters. Babies use Size 6, the smallest, Vera uses Size 8. This goes in about 1/3 in length via the nostrils and mouth.
Little holes at the end of the catheter suck up the mucus. It has a rounded tip which (hopefully) is less abrasive on the inner membranes as it enters.
This is how a home-use suctioning machine looks like. The cylinder is where all the secretions get sucked into via the tubing, pretty much like a vacuum cleaner.
Attached to the tubing is this connector. Just cover the hole with your thumb to vacuum mucus at the nostrils. (So much easier than manual bulb suckers.)
Then, we fix on the suction catheter. It comes in different diameters. Babies use Size 6, the smallest, Vera uses Size 8. This goes in about 1/3 in length via the nostrils and mouth.
Little holes at the end of the catheter suck up the mucus. It has a rounded tip which (hopefully) is less abrasive on the inner membranes as it enters.
3 comments:
Chance upon your blog from Mummysg. I think you're such a great mummy. Vera is very fortunate to hv you. Stay strong and God bless. Regards.
Thank you so much for the pictures and the post. Just this morning at Annabel's school we had suction training. We are now having to bring a portable to school for her. How are you feeling? Are you having contractions yet? Please give Vera sweet hugs from Annabel and myself.
Hugs passed to Vera. I'm feeling really tired and sleeping most of the time. No contractions yet...hoping not too soon! Great to hear there's gonna be a wedding in your family.
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