ryles tube insertion and feeding

ryles tube insertion & feeding

1. Ryles Tube Insertion And Feeding

2. Nasogastric Tube These are tubes used to intubated the stomach. The tubes is inserted from the nose to the stomach.

3. Purposes

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5. Procedure Follow agency procedures. Explain the procedure and its potential discomfort to the client. Position the client in a high Fowler's position with pillows behind the shoulders Determine which nostril is more patent.

6. Procedure Measure the length of the tube from the bridge of the nose to the earlobe to the xiphoid process and indicate this length with a piece of tape on the tube (remember the abbreviation NEX, which stands for nose, earlobe, and xiphoid process). If the client is conscious and alert, have him or her swallow or drink water (follow agency procedure). Lubricate the tip of the tube with water-soluble lubricant. Gently insert the tube into the nasopharynx and advance the tube.

7. Procedure When the tube nears the back of the throat (first black mea surement on the tube), instruct the client to swallow or drink sips of water (unless contraindicated). If resistance is met, slowly rotate and aim the tube downward and toward the closer ear; in the intubated or semiconscious cli ent, flex the head toward the chest while passing the tube. Immediately withdraw the tube if any change is noted in the client's respiratory status. Following insertion, obtain an abdominal x-ray study to confirm placement of the tube.

8. Procedure Secure the tube to the client's nose with adhesive tape and to the client's gown (follow agency procedure and check for in client allergy to tape). Observe the client for nausea, vomiting, abdominal full ness, or distention and monitor gastric output.

9. 15. Check residual volumes every 4 hours, before each feeding, and before giving medications. Aspirate all stomach con- tents (residual) and measure the amount. Reinstill residual contents to prevent excessive fluid and electrolyte losses, unless the residual contents appear abnormal or the vol- ume is large (greater than 250 mL). Always follow agency procedure. Withhold a feeding if the residual amount is more than 100 mL or according to agency or nutritional consult recommendations.

10. 16. Before the instillation of any substance through the tube (i.e., irrigation solution, feeding, medications), aspirate stomach contents and test the pH (a pH of 3.5 or lower indi- cates that the tip of the tube is in a gastric location). 17. If irrigation is indicated, use normal saline solution .

11. 18. Observe the client for fluid and electrolyte balance. 19. Instruct the client about movement to prevent nasal irrita- tion and dislodgment of the tube. 20. On a daily basis, remove the adhesive tape that is securing the tube to the nose and clean and dry the skin, assessing for excoriation; then reapply the tape.

12. Administration Of Feeding

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14. 5. Always assess bowel sounds; do not administer any feedings if bowel sounds are absent. 6. Administer the feeding at the prescribed rate or via gravity flow (intermittent bolus feedings) with a 50- to 60-mL syringe with the plunger removed.

15. 7. Gently flush with 30 to 50 mL of water or NS (depending on agency policy) using the irriga- tion syringe after the feeding.

16. Precautions: Change the feeding container and tubing every 24 hours or per agency policy. Do not hang more solution than is required for a 4-hour period; this prevents bacterial growth. Check the expiration date on the formula before administering.

17. Aspirates all stomach contents ( residual),measure the amount and return the contents to the stomach to prevent electrolyte imbalance (unless the color or characteristics of the residual is abnormal or the amount is greater than 250ml) Warm the feeding to room temperature to prevent diarrhea and cramps. For bolus feeding maintain the client in a High Fowler’s position for 30 minutes after the feeding For continuous feeding, keep the client in a semi-Fowler,s position at all time .

18. Prevention of Complication 1. Diarrhea a. Assess the client for lactose intolerance. b. Use fiber-containing feedings. c. Administer feeding slowly and at room temperature.

19. 2. Aspiration a. Verify tube placement. b. Do not administer the feeding if residual is more than 100 mL (check HCP's prescription and agency policy). c. Keep the head of the bed elevated.

20. d . If aspiration occurs, suction as needed, assess respiratory rate, auscultate lung sounds, monitor temperature for aspiration pneumonia, and prepare to obtain a chest radiograph.

21. 3. Clogged tube a. Use liquid forms of medication, if possible. b. Flush the tube with 30 to 50 mL of water or NS before and after medication administration and before and after bolus feeding c. Flush with water every 4 hours for continuous feeding.

22. 4. Vomiting a. Administer feedings slowly and, for bolus feedings, make feeding last for at least 30 minutes. b. Measure abdominal girth. c. Do not allow the feeding bag to empty. d. Do not allow air to enter the tubing.

23. e. Administer the feeding at room temperature. f. Elevate the head of the bed. g. Administer antiemetics as prescribed.