PEDIATRICS Vol. 90 No. 1 July 1992, pp. 92-93
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Syringe Caps: An Aspiration Hazard

ANN S. BOTASH MD, FAAP1

1 Suny Health Science Center, 750 East Adams St, Syracuse, New York 13210

The accurate administration of medications to infants and young children is often a difficult task. Patient resistance to medications as well as parental compliance factors are best met by utilizing the most convenient means to deliver medication. For infants, the oral dosing syringe is considered the best device for delivery of liquid medications.1 When used properly, syringes provide the most accurate measured doses and reduce the risk of choking and of aspirating medication.2 Oral medication syringes may be dispensed by a pharmacist or may be available directly to the consumer. These syringes are dispensed with a plastic cap or "shield" to seal the end of the container.

Submitted on August 26, 1991
Accepted on December 9, 1991