NG/OG collection device

Specialties NICU

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Specializes in NICU, Charge & Transport Nurse.

Our unit is trying to come up with 1 standard way for OGT/NGT collection devices on our NPO infants. Currently some nurses are using diapers taped around the end of the OGT/NGT for collection and others are putting a bottle at the end for collection.

How is it done on your unit. PICS would be helpful.

THANKS!!:idea:

Specializes in Peds/Neo CCT,Flight, ER, Hem/Onc.
moz-screenshot.pngWe connected them to sputum traps so you could place it to suction or just leave it to gravity.
Specializes in NICU, PICU, PACU.

We put an extention tubing (wide one like an anesthesia set without the filter) to a sputum trap, then you can apply suction or let open to gravity.

Specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU.

We use the diaper trick you mentioned when open to gravity.

Specializes in NICU, ER.

We use the delee suction traps when on low continuous or continuous sxn, and a syringe with a 2x2 or some other dressing to entrap the contents at the top of the syringe.

Specializes in NICU, Charge & Transport Nurse.

Thanks for your input! I will take this to our charge nurse meeting.

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