5 month old NG tube.

twinbee25 · Apr 5, 2005

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 · Apr 6, 2005

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 · Apr 6, 2005

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 · Apr 7, 2005

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 · May 1, 2005

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.