PH Probe
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Topic: PH Probe
Posted By: KiwiL
Subject: PH Probe
Date Posted: 16 January 2009 at 1:59pm
Has anyone had one of these done? I hadn't even heard of them.
Jackson is having a tube put through his nose down to his tummy on Tuesday. There is a machine hooked up that I have to note readings on. He has it for 24 hours and we can be home with it.
Can anyone tell me any more?!?
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 16 January 2009 at 4:34pm
I didn't know they did them in NZ - that's fantastic - it's the most definitive test for reflux. I know of them being done in adults (but don't think it's done under the public health system in NZ).
Cut and pasted from a few websites:
A 24-hour pH probe is a fairly accurate test that shows any increased levels of stomach acid in the esophagus. A long, thin tube that is attached to a machine is placed in your child's esophagus (via her nose or mouth) by a doctor or nurse. The end of the tube reads the acid level and records it on the machine after each feeding. After 24 hours the doctor will determine if the amount of acid in the esophagus is too high indicating GER. This test can be performed at home, however, some doctors prefer to hospitalize the infant during the test so a nurse can replace the probe immediately if it accidentally comes out.
pH Probe- A pH probe is used to quantify gastroesophageal reflux. A small tube is placed through the baby’s nose and down into the esophagus. A small sensor on the end of the probe detects acid when the child refluxes. The parents can push a button for markers when the baby is having symptoms so the doctor can see if they correlate with reflux. The pH probe lasts for 18-24 hours.
Hope you get some answers and treatments soon. Sounds like you have been seen by paeds - fantastic.
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Mum to two wee boys
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Posted By: KiwiL
Date Posted: 21 January 2009 at 3:39pm
Still haven't ACTUALLY seen a paed! But have had the probe done now, which was good.
For the majority of the time, Jackson's pH sat at around 6 (when 7 is neutral). But it would often go down to 5, particularly when he was lying down sleeping. Whenever he actually vomited it went to 3 - 4, with the worst reading I saw being 1.7. That's pretty acidic!
I can't seem to find any information about interpreting the results. And I found out today that the person who does that job at the hospital is away for two weeks. Frustrating!!
So, things are moving, just very slowly!
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