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9. Check for residual if indicated. Attach syringe and pull back on plunger. Note amount and character of residual.
10. Return residual to child and flush tube. Prevents electrolyte imbalance.
NOTE: If residual greater than 1/2 the amount of the previous feeding notify the physician. For neonates notify physician if residual exceeds 20% of previous feeding or more than 2 cc/Kg. Prevents distention of
the stomach with possible reflux or vomiting.
11. Attach empty syringe. Keep the tubing pinched. Prevents air from entering the stomach.
12. Flush tube. Assesses patency and flow in the tube.
a. Neonates or fluid restricted children flush with 1–2 cc water or air.
b. Other children flush with 5–10 cc of water.
13. Add feeding to syringe and administer feeding. Control rate of feeding by raising or lowering the syringe. Too rapid feeding may cause vomiting.
NOTE: The length of feeding should be similar to that of oral feeding, not less than 20 minutes. May take 30–60 minutes.
NOTE: With a gastrostomy tube hold straight up from insertion site. Puts less stress on the tube.
14. Following administration of feeding, flush tube with water. Prevents tube from becoming clogged.
a. Neonate or fluid restricted children flush with 1–2 cc of water or air. If flushing with air and feeding gets sluggish consider flushing with water.
b. Other children flush with 10–15 cc of water.
15. Remove syringe and rinse after each feeding. Syringe may be used for 12 hours before being discarded. Reduces risk of contamination.
16. Remove gloves. Wash hands. Reduces transmission of microorganisms.