NGT residual

[NsgTiger]

When you pull up NGT residual in a syringe, do you draw it up and then return it OR do you draw it up and discard it? Initially, I was taught to return it, but recently I was told by someone else to discard it. Thanks!

[New CCU RN]

If you rinse the syringe and keep it in the the little container (don't remember name of that), I don't see what the issue is with reusing it. We reuse for 24 hrs... you reuse cups don't you?

[frannybee]

^ Well yeah, but generally not after you've puked into them.

[NsgTiger]

^ Well yeah, but generally not after you've puked into them.

Good point! :chuckle