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Is Robinul Advisable For Excess Salivation While Being Fed By NG Tube?
I am giving Robinul to a baby in the NICU for increased saliva production. She had a severe HIE insult at birth and just has a functioning brain stem. She is obviously being fed by NG tube. Should Robinul be given in the oral mucosa or down the NG feeding tube?
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Robinul can be given through an NG feeding tube. I would not advise placing the medication in her mouth as there is the danger of aspiration.
This is a difficult situation, take solace in knowing you are doing everything you can for her.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Robinul can be given through an NG feeding tube. I would not advise placing the medication in her mouth as there is the danger of aspiration.
This is a difficult situation, take solace in knowing you are doing everything you can for her.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd
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