med administrations via GT/NGT

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Well I am looking for an understanding as to the proper way to administer meds with NGT/GT's. I am a nursing student, finishing in May (hopefully)....and my last two hospital placements have had complete opposing methods. Is it necessary to flush between each med, can you administer meds together, etc.? Any input would be GREATLY appreciated...

Specializes in Med/Surg, Home Health.

Who has time to give one at a time with a flush in between, especially when you are giving alot. If you crush them all and let them dissolve in water, giving them enough time to completely dissolve, then flush after administering, there should be no problem with a clog...you are pushing all liquid because everything is in the water. I have never had a problem with a clog unless I didnt flush all the meds through afterward thoroughly. But you do as your instructor says, that is what will pass you.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Home Health.

oh, but definitely check placement prior to ever giving anything thru that tube.

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Specializes in ER/Trauma.

If you don't have a mortar and pestle on your floor, do what I do:

Put the pills between two medicine cups and use the flat end of anything (usually my pen) to mash 'em in. :)

Works pretty good - even for some of those granular abonimations! :uhoh21:

cheers

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