Re: Re: Questions about Zevex pump - Debbie

January 25, 2005

Debbie,

We were told to NEVER put ice in the pouch of the formula bag.

suffers from severe reflux, and has previously had lots of problems with

aspiration. Dr H said that anything cooler than room temp would greatly

increase these problems.

Pat (g-ma to , RSS, 3 yrs old, 23.5# (10.7kg), 32.8 " (83.3cm),

G-Tube)

January 25, 2005

Hey Debbie!!

I'm really sorry if the previous email made you feel bad!! I would never do

so intentionally!

On a personal note, Dr H is one of the ONLY Drs that I truly trust with

. I would follow almost ANY recommendation she gave, because she

seems to truly understand our kids.

The way she explained it to me was this. Most people (those that consume

food by mouth) have their food at least slightly warmed as it sits in the

mouth to be chewed, and travels down the esophagus being swallowed. Tube-fed

kids don't have that option, because their food goes from the pump directly

into the stomach. When cold hits the stomach, it makes the stomach contract.

So if you take formula directly from the fridge, OR you use ice to keep it

chilled, it's cold when it hits the stomach, and can cause MORE reflux.

It made sense to me!! LOL

Hope this helps!

Pat (g-ma to , RSS, 3 yrs old, 23.5# (10.7kg), 32.8 " (83.3cm),

G-Tube)

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