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Peg Tube Placement Verification. Gastric fluid is usually acidic with a ph less than or equal to 5 5 17 respira. The tube was flushed with 60 ml of sterile water. Peg tubes are usually made from flexible polyurethane and approximately 35cm in length with a hollow lumen that allows for the passage of liquids. Mainly these tubes can be in the wrong place and the air bolus can still be heard being pushed into the wrong anatomical regions.
The percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy peg tube provides nutrition for patients who are having trouble swallowing. Otherwise all the patients had a benign abdominal examination. Following the examination orders were given to restart the feedings. As for the water for the peg tube it is a preference for each nurses and i would do unto others as i want other to do unto me filter water for the peg tube. Before the peg tube placement procedure. My rule of thumb is always check on ng.
Use a ruler to measure the length of your feeding tube.
As for the water for the peg tube it is a preference for each nurses and i would do unto others as i want other to do unto me filter water for the peg tube. Still i have seen some nurses do air aucultation to check peg placement not sure why. If you have a nasogastric tube ng measure from where the tube comes out of your nose to the end of the tube. These patients were followed for a 30 day period to evaluate complications associated with peg tube placement and early initiation of peg feeding. Mainly these tubes can be in the wrong place and the air bolus can still be heard being pushed into the wrong anatomical regions. The internal bumper rests in the stomach and the adapter comes out through the skin of the abdomen.