University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
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384

Pages:

6
Author:

Sheha A.

**Gastric Gavage Procedure** **Cushing's Method** * Place the patient in semi-fowler's position. * Check the tube placement. * Ensure the patient's head is elevated. * Place a towel under the patient's chin. **Clamping and Head-lift Method** * Close the tube with a clamp. * Elevate the head of the bed to 30-45 degrees. * Connect the feeding tube to the feeding pump. * Start the feeding pump. * Slowly open the clamp to start the feeding. * Monitor the patient closely. * Do not force the flow, allow it to flow by gravity. * At the end of feeding, flush the tube with a small amount of water using a syringe and replace the clamp. **Syphon Method** * Place towel around neck in such a way that patient's clothing and bed linen are protected. * Make sure that the bed is in a standard position. * Immerse tip of tube in prepared fluid container. * Raise the fluid container 18 inches above bed & observe flow of fluid. When feed is over, flush tube with small quantity of water. * Pinch the tube and close it with a clip. **After Care** * Place the patient in a comfortable position. * Replace the articles to utility room. * Clean the tube and replace it in necessary order. * Record the procedure with date and time. **Gastrojejunostomy Feedings** Gastrojejunostomy feeding is defined as enteral nutrition. It is the direct passage of a liquid food preparation directly into the stomach or small intestine via a tube. It is a usual method of providing nutrition for the person who is unable to swallow food and drink normally but has intact gastrointestinal function. It is the introduction of liquid food through a tube, as called a tube which the surgeon has already introduced into the stomach through the abdominal wall. **Indications** * Temporary Gastrostomy * Cancer of the esophagus * Stricture of the esophagus * Achalasia of the esophagus * Difficulty in swallowing * Poisoning **General Indications** It is essential that the area around the tube is kept clean and dry. A zinc oxide ointment should be applied each day to prevent skin irritation around the tube. Foods given through the gastrostomy tube should be of the same consistency as that given through the mouth. The same amount of food should be given at the same intervals.