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Uses
Upper GI bleed
Gastric content for study
Suspected bowel obstruction
Nasoduodenal
NGT
Nasojejunal
Benefits
Prevents aspirations
Administration of meds and nutrition
safely
Suction contents
Concerns
Aspiration
Nasal erosion
Esophagitis
Gastric ulcer
Equipment
60 ml syringe
Tape
Cup of water with straw
Emesis basin
Safety pin
Rubber band
Towel
Gloves
Suction equipment
Pen light
Tongue blade
Stethoscope
Procedure
Procedure
Procedure
Determine length
Nares --- earlobe ---to xyphoid process
Mark with ink
Lubricate tube with water based lubrication
4 inches
Hand water to pt
Begin insertion aim back and down
towards ear
turn 180 degrees
Procedure
Check placement
Documentation
Risks of Displacement
Due to
Vomiting
Suctioning
Severe coughing
Moving/transferring
THEREFORE, You MUST check placement
every single time of usage.
Removal
PEG
PEG administration
Gently instill
irrigation
Things to Remember
Do NOT
DO: