I can not believe there are units still doing rectal temperatures on well
babies
22 years ago there was an astounding amount of research on the risks (anal
sphinter trauma hyperstimualation when using a rigid thermometer) and
misinformation about the benefit of this route and that was before Tympanic
option was available
Tympanics also have operator and machine failure rates which can be
heithened with mec vernix in the ears
If a child is this cold it should require at least a soft probe?
Where is the informed consent in doing this invasive procedure on babies
Sounds like so much more is needed to be done to keep sick and well babies
Skin to skin with its parent .
DeniseHynd
Let us support one another, not just in philosophy but in action, for the
sake of freedom for all women to choose exactly how and by whom, if by
anyone, our bodies will be handled.
- Linda Hes
- Original Message -
From: Miriam Hannay [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 8:12 AM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Evening primrose oil to pr temps.
hi there,
it is standard practice in our scbu, for all
admissions.
i have questioned this practice several times and the
answer is usually that 'its necessary to establish
patency'!?! had a babe come from theatre last week
covered in mec and the midwife asks me to do a pr
temp! i question again, and she backtracks saying 'its
the best way of establishing accurate core temp'.
this is so clearly not evidence based practice - i
find it so frustrating! i'm thinking of doing a lit
review on it for uni and would be interested in other
people's opinions/experiences/information.
regards miriam 2nd year bmid fusa
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