How is the gas tube set up correctly for children?

Everyone knows that many newborns and infants are affected by the accumulation of gases in the intestine. Approximately 2 months, every second child is affected by this ailment. After an ineffective use of medicamental agents, there is only one way out - the installation of a gas outlet tube. And here there is a mass of supporters and opponents of this method of removing gases. Is it really harmful?

Why is this happening and what to do?

Usually excessive accumulation of gases occurs due to spasm of some parts of the intestine or banal overfeed. In this situation, the child becomes restless, refuses the breast, cries sobs, pulls the legs to the stomach. At the first similar signs young mums rush to the aid of the kid without looking back. In the course there is everything: medicines, massage, hot-water bottle, dill water . However, there are times when only the installation of a gas outlet tube facilitates the state of the child. It should be emphasized that this procedure is an extreme measure and should not be performed without the need.

Setting a gas pipe to children: highlights

For the above procedure, you must first purchase a rubber gas outlet tube in the pharmacy . It is a rubber catheter with a rounded, blind end, near which there are oval holes for the escape of gases. Before use, it must be thoroughly washed with soap, rinsed with boiling water and dried. In addition to the above device you will need:

• Vaseline oil (or boiled vegetable);
• oilcloth;
• 2-3 diapers;
• A vessel with water.

Procedure

Many young, inexperienced mothers are worried about the question: "How is the gas tube set up?" The question is important, because the wrong introduction of the catheter will not facilitate, but only aggravate the situation. Let's look at the basic rules. Before proceeding to the procedure, it is necessary to undress the baby and lay it on the back, placing an oilcloth with a diaper under the ass. Then, after thoroughly brushing the rounded end of the tube with petrolatum oil, push the child's buttocks with his left hand, and begin to insert the catheter with the right rotational and translational movements . The depth of infusion for infants is 7-8 cm, children 1-2 years - 8-9 cm. For convenience, it is best to note centimeters in advance on the tube to stop in time when the catheter is moving in the gut.

After the installation of the gas pipe to the newborn will be carried out, it is necessary to check the exhaust gases. For this purpose, a vessel with water is used, into which the free end of the catheter is lowered. If there are bubbles in the water, then everything is done correctly. So, you can wait for the baby with a diaper. Usually, 30 minutes are enough for the baby to feel relieved and calm down.

Setting a gas pipe without consequences

During the procedure, you can stroke the baby's tummy clockwise. This promotes the movement of accumulated gases through the intestinal tract. Extract the gas pipe with a slow, rotational motion, trying not to harm the baby. Then the child is washed and processed skin around the anus with a baby cream. If the gases are not properly removed, the procedure can be repeated after 3-4 hours.