GASTRIC LAVAGE
by Admin · March 10, 2009
- Verify the order.
- Prepare the materials needed (asepto syringe, irrigating solution, kidney basin, stethoscope).
- Greet and identify the patient.
- Explain the procedure.
- Place disposable towel under the end of gastrointestinal tube.
- Turn off suction.
- Don gloves.
- Disconnect gastrointestinal tube for the connector.
- Determine that the tube is in the stomach.
- Irrigate the tube.
- Draw up the ordered volume of irrigating solution in the asepto syringe; 30 ml of solution per instillation is usual, but up to 60 ml may be given per instillation if ordered.
- Attach the asepto syringe to the nasogastric tube, and slowly inject the solution.
- Gently aspirate the solution.
- If you encounter difficulty in withdrawing the solution, inject 20 ml of air and aspirate again, and/or reposition the client or nasogastric tube. If aspirating difficulty continues, reattach the tube in intermittent low suction, and notify the nurse in-charge or physician.
- Repeat the above steps until the ordered amount of solution is used.
- Reestablish suction.
- Reconnect the nasogastric tube to suction.
- Observe the system for several minutes to make sure it is functioning.
- Document all relevant information.
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