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SKILL 13-8

Irrigating a Nasogastric Tube Connected

to Suction (Continued)

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11. After irrigant has been instilled, hold end of NG tube over
    irrigation tray or emesis basin. Observe for return flow of
    NG drainage into available container. Alternately, you may
    reconnect the NG tube to suction and observe the return
    drainage as it drains into the suction container.
    12.If not already done, reconnect drainage port to suction, if
    ordered.
    13.Inject air into blue air vent after irrigation is complete.
    Position the blue air vent above the patient’s stomach.


12. Remove gloves. Lower the bed and raise side rails, as nec-
    essary. Assist the patient to a position of comfort. Perform
    hand hygiene.


13. Put on gloves. Measure returned solution, if collected out-
    side of suction apparatus. Rinse equipment if it will be
    reused. Label with the date, patient’s name, room number,
    and purpose (for NG tube/irrigation).


14. Remove gloves and additional PPE, if used. Perform hand
    hygiene.

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