TOPIC |
HELPFUL HINT |
Anesthesia |
Avoid Propofol |
Bath Lift |
Beluga Bathlift |
Bathing Suits |
Wrap-around suits that are so easy to get on and off your child. www.latexfreeswimwear.com |
Bibs |
Websites: www.assistedlivingstore.com, www.Babes-In-Paradise.com, www.practicalcreations.com
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Chest PT |
Vest Airway Clearance System (by Hill-Rom) |
Crying |
Possible reasons: Bowel discomfort/impaction, acid reflux, muscle spasms (dystonia), toothache, gall bladder pain, bone fracture |
Diapers (larger sizes) |
Tranquility SlimLine, Tranquility All-Through-The Night (ATN)
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Diaper Delivery |
Home Delivery Incontinent Service (www.hdis.com; 1-800-2MY-HOME) |
Drooling |
Robinal,
Fruit extract (with an alcohold content of 40% or less) on a Q-Tip swabbed under the tongue on each side,
Atropine 1% eye drops on the tongue
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Gallstones |
If there is unexplained crying/screaming/pain, an abdominal ultrasound can look for gallstones. Also, a CCK with contrast can check the contractibility of the gall bladder. |
G-Tube Button |
For red, itchy skin around the button, try;
- Calmoseptine (it is a non-prescription crème, but is behind the pharmacy counter.)
- Maalox (put on a Q-tip and wipe around the site.)
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Headrests |
For supporting the head, try
- Danmar’s Hunsinger Neck/Head Support
- Stelth i2i headrest
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Skin Breakdown |
For hand-mouthers, try Gloves in a Bottle (http://www.glovesinabottle.com) |
Swim Diapers |
Websites: www.kiefer.com, www.pooltoy.com, www.mypoolpal.com
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