Figure 8-6. Taking infant's temperature.
Figure 8-7. Normal neonatal vital signs.
f. Aspirate fluids.
(1)
Aspirate the infant's mouth and nose gently with a bulb syringe.
(2)
Insert a number 5 French catheter into the baby's nares to check for
patency.
(3) Insert a number 8 French catheter in the baby's mouth down into the
stomach and gently aspirate stomach contents.
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