By: Genai Latorre – Physiotherapist – Crefito 3.74.996F
The quantity will vary according to the ability and experience that the care taker has, but there are safe measures, suggested below. We reinforce that it is not a rule, but yes a suggestion that can, and is usually is necessary to do more than one time.
1 month: 1ml
2 to 4 months: 5ml
From 4 months: 5 to 10ml
From 6 months: 10 ml
From 1 year old: 10 to 20ml/
Older than 3 years old is recommended to wash with higher volume devices (240ml).
By: Genai Latorre – Physiotherapist – Crefito 3.74.996F
During an infectious process, it is necessary to wash a few times a day, 2, 3 , 4 or even more, according to the specific need on a case to case basis. We advise to wash the nose as soon as the child wakes up, to remove the excess produced and accumulated during the night, before meals and before going to bed, to have a better quality sleep. In the absence of an infectious condition, the frequency is related to the patient’s condition. If it is allergic, rhinitis or sinusitis of repetition, if living in a very dry or polluted place, in these cases washing the nose once a day can be indicated.
By: Genai Latorre – Physiotherapist – Crefito 3.74.996F
Since it is a physiological solution, it will not hurt, irritate or cause itchiness to the nasal mucosa. The saline solution should always be room temperature or slightly warm, never cold or icy.
Nasal washing should never be done with regular water.
By: Genai Latorre – Physiotherapist – Crefito 3.74.996F
Precautions with adequate positioning and adjustment of the pressure should be taken during the procedure. It is important that the person who will perform this procedure is secure and knowledgeable regarding the technique. The child should be seated (on the lap) or standing (depending on the child´s age), head flexed, slightly rotated to the opposite side of the nostril that is being cleaned and with the mouth open.
By: Genai Latorre – Physiotherapist – Crefito 3.74.996F
• Remove the excess mucous and secretions facilitating the ciliary beating.
• Hydrates the air ways bringing greater comfort.
• Helps to prevent secondary infections: otitis and sinusitis.
• Facilitates the feeding process during periods with much secretion.
• Improves the quality of seep.
• Works as a preventative measure.
1. Selecione e encaixe o adaptador nasal de sua preferência no dispositivo NoseWash 10mL ou 20mL.
2. Preencha o dispositivo NoseWash 10ml ou 20mL com o soro fisiológico, na quantidade indicada pelo seu médico ou especialista.
3. Incline the child´s head slightly forward and in the opposite direction of the nostril that will be washed.
4. Pressione o dispositivo NoseWash 10mL ou 20mL de forma suave e repita o mesmo procedimento na outra narina.
There, the nasal wash is concluded!
To carry out an effective and safe nasal wash, it is essential to create a favorable environment for the baby/child to feel as comfortable as possible:
Tip 1 – Choose an environment that the baby/child is familiar with and place that can get wet, like the bathtub or shower stall. Take a toy or item to play so that he can relax and be more at ease.
Tip 2 – Allow the baby/child to hold and manipulate the NoseWash device freely. The idea behind this is so that he can see it in his hand, simulate the way it works, and slowly realize that this moment can be fun.
Tip 3 – At the moment of the procedure, try to make it a ludic moment by using storytelling, sing songs, use the NoseWash characters as a tool. For a fun and safe nasal wash with children, it depends a lot on who is applying it. Leave the baby/child´s arms free as much as possible, use the device on yourself in some moment to show them that adults do it too, this may help reduce anxiety. It is very common to use these tactics when teaching a child to eat, why not try these same strategies when it´s time to wash the nose?
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