FLnurse2b16

That's great. Thanks!

Thanks for the input. I still need to know the normal range for intestinal pH though (disregarding the tube).

Okay thanks for the info. I understand the purpose of the tube and that it can take several hours for it to actually be in the correct position in the intestine bc it has to be move through peristalsis. For some reason my professor want us to know pH of intestines in relation to Miller Abbott tube. But I can't find any definitive answers anywhere.

Does anyone know what the normal pH should be in the intestines? For example if you were inserting an intestinal tube such as a Miller-Abott tube what would be the expected pH. I was also wondering if placement of Miller-Abbott tube is confirmed by the pH as well as an x-ray. Thanks in advance! P.S. - I was able to find that pH in the duodenum is 4-5 and in the jejunum and ileum its 6.5-7.5; so which one would I want to see when placing Miller-Abbott tube?