We are updating our enteral feeding procedures. I can't believe the controversies and variations in practice in this topic! Would appreciate your comments on what your facility does with the following issues
1) How do you assess tolerance?
2) What do you use to flush?
tap water/NS/distilled water? why?
3) Do you aspirate small bore tubes placed in the stomach? One surgeon here wants nurses on the surgical floor to aspirate a J-tube!
Thanks a bunch