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Nasogastric Feeding
( Gastric Gavage)
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Nasogastric Feeding
( Gastric Gavage)
Purpose:
– to provide feeding
– to irrigate stomach ( gastric lavage)
– for decompression
– to administer medications
– to administer supplemental fluids
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Nasogastric Feeding
( Gastric Gavage)
Inserting NGT
– Inform patient and explain the
purpose of the procedure
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Nasogastric Feeding
( Gastric Gavage)
1. Assess the tube placement and
patency
– Introduce 5-20 ml of air into NGT and
auscultate at the epigastric area, gurgling
sound is heard.
– Aspirate the gastric content, which is
yellowish or greenish in color
– Immerse tip of the tube in water, no bubble
should be produced
– Measure the pH of aspirate fluid which should
be acidic.
– Ask the client to speak or hum
– Observe the client for coughing and choking
– MOST EFFECTIVE METHOD IS
RADIOGRAPHIC VERIFICATION OF TUBE
PLACEMENT.
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Administering tube feeding
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The End
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