Pediatric Oral Syringes
Pediatric Oral Syringes
Oral syringes are precision measuring devices specifically designed for accurate oral medication administration in pediatric patients.
Key Features
- Available sizes: 0.5mL to 10mL
- Clear calibration markings
- Non-Luer lock design
- Single or multi-use options
- UV-protected materials
- Child-friendly designs
Technical Specifications
Design Elements
- Materials
- Medical-grade polypropylene barrel
- Silicone or rubber plunger
- BPA-free construction
- Latex-free components
- Measurement Features
- Dual-scale markings (mL and cc)
- Bold graduation lines
- Numerical indicators
- Color-coded sizes
Size-Specific Features
- 0.5mL Syringe
- 0.01mL graduations
- Suitable for newborns
- Maximum precision
- 1mL Syringe
- 0.05mL graduations
- Neonatal/infant use
- High accuracy
- 3mL Syringe
- 0.1mL graduations
- Infant/toddler use
- Standard precision
- 5mL-10mL Syringes
- 0.2mL-0.5mL graduations
- Older children
- Larger volumes
Administration Guidelines
Pre-Administration Steps
- Equipment Verification
- Check syringe integrity
- Verify size appropriateness
- Confirm medication compatibility
- Medication Preparation
- Shake liquid medications
- Check concentration
- Verify expiration date
- Record opening date
Administration Technique
- Positioning
- Semi-upright for infants
- Upright for older children
- Head slightly tilted forward
- Medication Delivery
- Place syringe inside cheek
- Aim toward inner cheek
- Slow administration rate
- Small volumes per push
- Post-Administration
- Verify complete delivery
- Monitor swallowing
- Document administration
Safety & Clinical Considerations
Safety Features
- Physical Design
- Non-injectable tip design
- Distinct color coding
- Anti-tampering features
- Clear labeling space
- Material Safety
- Biocompatible materials
- Chemical resistance
- Sterilization compatibility
Clinical Precautions
- Medication-Specific
- Check drug stability
- Verify concentration accuracy
- Monitor drug interactions
- Consider taste factors
- Patient-Specific
- Age considerations
- Swallowing capability
- Gag reflex assessment
- Compliance factors
Maintenance & Storage
- Cleaning Protocol
- Immediate rinse after use
- Soap and water cleaning
- Complete drying
- Regular replacement
- Storage Requirements
- Clean, dry environment
- Away from light
- Temperature control
- Secure location
Error Prevention
- Common Errors
- Volume misinterpretation
- Wrong syringe size
- Improper administration technique
- Cross-contamination
- Prevention Strategies
- Double-check measurements
- Use appropriate size
- Regular staff training
- Parent education
