How to Suction
- To use the bulb syringe, squeeze the air out of the bulb. ...
- Gently place the tip of the squeezed bulb into a nostril.
- Release the bulb to let the air back into the bulb. ...
- Squeeze the mucus out of the bulb and onto a tissue.
- Suction the other nostril the same way.
What is proper way to bulb suction a newborn be specific in which you would suction first mouth or nose?
If both the mouth and nose need to be suctioned, suction the mouth first. When suctioning the mouth, place the tip of the bulb syringe towards the inside of your child's cheek.
How do you suction a bulb in a baby's mouth?
Squeeze the air out of the bulb syringe away from the baby's face. Gently insert the tip into one side of the baby's mouth (pocket of cheek only). Do not suction the back of your baby's mouth. Release the pressure and remove the mucus.
