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Posted by Jamie/JBUG on September 26, 2000 at 20:12:29:

In Reply to: {{{{{Sue}}}}} (more) posted by Jamie n Amelia on September 26, 2000 at 19:53:29:

: Oh, Sue, no. :-( It's been a long time, and what rotten luck to see you again under such rotten circumstances. Everyone has given you outstanding advice, so I don't have a whole lot to add, but I wanted to give you another tip that might help a little. (FWIW, I don't think that Draco actually vomited in the purist's sense of the word...I'd guess the jostling brought up some excess fluid.) Anyhoo, here's my tip:

: Next time you give Draco fluids (Pedialyte, natch), I suggest rolling a towel up a little bit and ease it under his chin and front shoulders so they are elevated about an inch or two, not high enough to look uncomfortable or put strain on his neck, but enough to keep the airways open, and let him rest that way for at least 5 minutes after getting fluids in him, if it's possible, and maybe longer. I'd try to avoid moving him, too, as much as possible under the fluids are staying in with no problems. Good luck! Please keep us posted!

: *HUGS*
: Jamie/JBug

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: : Oh, Sue, no. :-( It's been a long time, and what rotten luck to see you again under such rotten circumstances. Everyone has given you outstanding advice, so I don't have a whole lot to add, but I wanted to give you another tip that might help a little. (FWIW, I don't think that Draco actually vomited in the purist's sense of the word...I'd guess the jostling brought up some excess fluid.) Anyhoo, here's my tip: : : Next time you give Draco fluids (Pedialyte, natch), I suggest rolling a towel up a little bit and ease it under his chin and front shoulders so they are elevated about an inch or two, not high enough to look uncomfortable or put strain on his neck, but enough to keep the airways open, and let him rest that way for at least 5 minutes after getting fluids in him, if it's possible, and maybe longer. I'd try to avoid moving him, too, as much as possible under the fluids are staying in with no problems. Good luck! Please keep us posted! : : *HUGS* : : Jamie/JBug

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