NG/OG collection device

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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:

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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.
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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.

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Specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU.

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

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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.

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Specializes in NICU, Charge & Transport Nurse.

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

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