please help with meical advice
Nov 5, 2015 23:07:44 #
does anyone know how to get those EKG stickers off of a babys chest? my grandson had surgery today, but they didn't take off the EKG stickers,,, VERY sticky !!
Nov 6, 2015 01:36:56 #
Peel off as gently as you can. Unfortunately, they are designed to read a signal, but not to be removed easily.
You've probably figured this out hy now...
You've probably figured this out hy now...
Nov 6, 2015 02:07:29 #
Rabbott wrote:
does anyone know how to get those EKG stickers off of a babys chest? my grandson had surgery today, but they didn't take off the EKG stickers,,, VERY sticky !!
A little bit of baby lotion or baby oil worked in up under the edge of the EKG pad will help ease the adhesive.
If left alone, the pad will eventually fall off by itself, the outer layer of skin will eventually slough off.
Nov 6, 2015 04:28:40 #
Earworms wrote:
A little bit of baby lotion or baby oil worked in up under the edge of the EKG pad will help ease the adhesive.
If left alone, the pad will eventually fall off by itself, the outer layer of skin will eventually slough off.
If left alone, the pad will eventually fall off by itself, the outer layer of skin will eventually slough off.
:thumbup:
Nov 6, 2015 07:19:21 #
Earworms wrote:
A little bit of baby lotion or baby oil worked in up under the edge of the EKG pad will help ease the adhesive.
If left alone, the pad will eventually fall off by itself, the outer layer of skin will eventually slough off.
If left alone, the pad will eventually fall off by itself, the outer layer of skin will eventually slough off.
That should work! :thumbup:
Nov 6, 2015 09:06:44 #
Rabbott wrote:
does anyone know how to get those EKG stickers off of a babys chest? my grandson had surgery today, but they didn't take off the EKG stickers,,, VERY sticky !!
Just for clarification, and to save possible issues in the near future, did they leave them on for any particular reason, like they may need to hook an EKG machine up again?
If not, a bit of alcohol will probably loosen the adhesive, then keep putting a bit more on as you gently peal the pads off.
http://ask.metafilter.com/11281/Removing-Bandage-Adhesive
http://community.babycenter.com/post/a21791303/suggestions_for_those_darn_ekg_stickers
--Bob
Nov 6, 2015 09:12:50 #
Nov 6, 2015 11:16:05 #
Not fun at all, but at least a baby has no chest hair. On a guy with full shrubbery getting them off is pure hell.
Nov 6, 2015 11:19:57 #
John_F wrote:
Not fun at all, but at least a baby has no chest hair. On a guy with full shrubbery getting them off is pure hell.
:thumbup:
Nov 6, 2015 11:37:11 #
As one other has said I have had some medical personal remove those with alcohol on a gauze pad. As you use the gauze pad allow a little time between swiping at the sticker to allow the alcohol soaked gauze to release the adhesive a little at a time.
Nov 6, 2015 11:48:38 #
Thank you all for your advice ! I'll check with my daughter, and see how it went with her 2 year old. appreciate all the tips.
Ka2azman wrote:
As one other has said I have had some medical personal remove those with alcohol on a gauze pad. As you use the gauze pad allow a little time between swiping at the sticker to allow the alcohol soaked gauze to release the adhesive a little at a time.
Nov 6, 2015 22:36:14 #
Be very careful a baby's skin is very tender and can tear easily.
I think baby oil would be a wiser choice for a baby than alcohol.
Why not call the doctor or the hospital and ask their advice?
I think baby oil would be a wiser choice for a baby than alcohol.
Why not call the doctor or the hospital and ask their advice?
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