MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Flush. After the drug is delivered, the feeding should be stopped and the tube should be flushed with at least 15 mL of purified water before and after each medication is given. Administer each drug separately. Each medication should be given separately through the feeding tube.

Detailed explanation-2: -Once you are finished, flush the feeding tube with 30 ml of water.

Detailed explanation-3: -Keep it Flushed Please flush with 30 – 60 mls (1-2 ounces) of tap water for this purpose. If you are using the tube for tube feeds or medications, please flush with an additional 30 – 60 mls (1 – 2 ounces) of tap water before and after the tube feeding session and before and after administering medications.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tube Irrigation Typically, tap water and a 60-mL syringe are used to flush enteral tubes. See Figure 17.8 for an image of a nurse irrigating an NG tube. The steps for irrigating enteral tubes are typically the following: Draw the required amount of water into the 60-mL syringe and dispel excess air.