[Ronold]

I have to give meds to a 5 month old boy though a NG tube and i was just wondering how many mL's do i have to flush it with. I've done this before in med/surg but never on someone so young and small 4.8 kg. I know the child could get about 480 mls in 24 hrs. Thanks for helping me out.

[twinbee25]

hi, sorry I dont know the answer to your question, (I'm a nursing student), but from what little I know I am thinking it may be listed in the MAR or a procedure handbook.

I am sure someone more in-the-know will be able to answer soon.

[Ronold]

Originally Posted by twinbee25

hi, sorry I dont know the answer to your question, (I'm a nursing student), but from what little I know I am thinking it may be listed in the MAR or a procedure handbook.

I am sure someone more in-the-know will be able to answer soon.

I just found my answer. I know im going to be giving .08ml of the med. I have to flush it with 1 or 2 ml because it is a very small tube. Thanks though.

[Tizwit]

Originally Posted by Ronold

I just found my answer. I know im going to be giving .08ml of the med. I have to flush it with 1 or 2 ml because it is a very small tube. Thanks though.

Just a note. Also be aware of what med you are giving. if you flush with to small of an amount a portion will still be stuck to the side of the tubing. I would not want to give an answer because I am not sure of the condition of the kid (fluid restrition and stuff)

Brian

[Ronold]

Originally Posted by Tizwit

Just a note. Also be aware of what med you are giving. if you flush with to small of an amount a portion will still be stuck to the side of the tubing. I would not want to give an answer because I am not sure of the condition of the kid (fluid restrition and stuff)

Brian

Everything went fine. Just finished my day at the hospital. The child had no fluid restitions so I flushed with 2 cc's just to make sure it went in. After that I helped out with a pt codeing in the PICU. Overall it was a great experience for me.

[dino56]

I'm a peds GI care coodinator and I generally suggest 5ml for kids with good kidney and heart function. It's really easy for meds to clog those teeny tubes.