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NG Insertion & Removal
Step 1 |
Check doctor’s orders.Gather equip Identify patient. Explain procedure. Assess patient’s ability to assist in re-positioning.
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Step 2 |
*Wash hands.
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Step 3 |
Provide privacy.
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Step 4 |
Set up work environment: position bed, trashcan and bedside table.
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Step 5 |
Position patient in High Fowlers.
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Step 6 |
Put on clean gloves.
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Step 7 |
Drape chest with towel. Have emesis basin, tissues and a cup of ice
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Step 8 |
Assess nares for patency. Assess abdomen.
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Step 9 |
Measure and mark tube.
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Step 10 |
Tear tape and place on another piece of tape on bedside table.
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Step 11 |
Lubricate tube 4-6 inches with water soluble lubricant
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Step 12 |
Instruct pt. to tilt head back.
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Step 13 |
Insert tube.
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Step 14 |
Advance tube to the pharynx. When tubing reaches pharynx and instruct pt. to touch his/her chin to chest. Have pt. swallow and continue to advance tube to marked measurement.
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Step 15 |
Secure tube with tape.
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Step 16 |
*Check placement of tube by aspirating a small amount of
gastric contents and checking its pH. Observe color of contents.Measure length of exposed tube. |
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Step 17 |
Flush tube with 30 ml of water.
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Step 18 |
Secure to gown.
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Step 19 |
Remove all equipment. Remove gloves. Wash Hands.
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Step 20 |
Document.
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