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just recently this topic came up during a chat.... i see dye in tube feedings once in a blue moon at my hospital. do you guys use dye? does anyone know of a nursing article on this subject? i... Read More

  1. by Vsummer1
    Dec 15, '04
    Occupation: RN, ICU/CCU Joined: Aug '02; Posts: 1,062; Likes: 7
    I was surprised to see this old thread again! Now that I am actually working with tube fed patients on a regular basis, I can say I have NEVER seen dye used at my facility.
  2. by Little One2
    Dec 15, '04
    Occupation: Registered Nurse Joined: Dec '02; Posts: 225; Likes: 1
    I have never worked with dyes in feeding tubes. Probably a good idea if the patient is at risk for aspirating.
  3. by JVanRN
    Dec 15, '04
    Occupation: NICU RN in my spare time Joined: Sep '04; Posts: 524; Likes: 39
    I've only used it when specifically ordered to check for aspiration (blue or green) but never just routinely
  4. by stbernardclub
    Dec 15, '04
    Occupation: R.N. Joined: Mar '04; Posts: 348; Likes: 7
    I have only seen it used when pt is at high risk for aspiration with tube feedings.
  5. by jmc
    Jan 14, '05
    Occupation: RN Joined: Jan '04; Posts: 10; Likes: 4
    When I worked the floor we used blue food coloring all the time to assess for aspiration, but since that policy has been removed due to complained harm to patient. I THINK IT IS A GREAT IDEA.
  6. by nursemaa
    Jan 14, '05
    Joined: Sep '03; Posts: 266; Likes: 6
    We have also eliminated the use of dye due to the previously posted report of potential danger to patients.

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