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This document provides guidance for nurses on irrigating gastric suction tubes. It states that tubes should be irrigated at least every 2 hours or as needed to ensure they remain patent and draining effectively. Nurses are to slowly instill saline or other irrigating solution through the tube, gently aspirating fluid and noting the amount and appearance. Tubes that do not irrigate easily may require manipulation or notification of a physician. Proper documentation of the procedure and patient response is al

Author

Ritika Tandon

Language

EN