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GASTRIC LAVAGEGASTRIC LAVAGE


Gastric lavage

Is the aspiration of stomach contents and washing out of the stomach by means of a large bore gastric tube


Gastric lavage

Contraindicated 1. After acid or alkali ingestion

2. Seizure

3. After ingestion of hydrocarbon or petroleum distillates

4. Dangerous after ingestion of strong corrosive agent


Gastric lavage

Purpose:1. For urgent removal of ingested substance to

decrease systemic absorption

2. To empty the stomach after endoscopic procedure

3. To diagnose gastric hemorrhage and to rest hemorrhage.


Gastric lavage

Equipment o Large bore levin tube or large bore ewald tubeo Large irrigating syringe with adaptero Large plastic funnel with a adapter to fit tube o Water soluble lubricanto Tap water or appropriate antidote [ milk, saline

solution, sodium bicarbonate solution, fruit juice, activated charcoal]

o Container for aspirateo Suction apparatuso Container for specimeno Stethoscope


Gastric Lavage

Skill / Step1. Remove dentures and

inspect oral cavity for loose teeth

2. Measure the distance between the bridge of the nose and the xiphoid process. Mark the tube with indelible pencil or tape

3. Lubricate the tube with water soluble lubricant

4. If comatose, the patient is intubated with a cuffed nasotracheal or ETT before placement of NGT.

RATIONALE 1. This will prevent aspiration of

teeth

2. This distance is a rule of thumb measurement of the distance the tube must be passed to reached the stomach. This avoid curling and kinking of excess tubing in the stomach.

3. Lubrication eases insertion of the tube

4. A cuffed nasotracheal or ETT decrease the risk of aspiration of gastric content


Gastric Lavage

Skill / Step5. Place patient in a left lateral

position with the head lowered about 15 degrees

6. Pass the tube orally while keeping the patient’s head in a neutral position. Pass tube with adhesive marking or about 50 cm ( 20 in). Encourage patient to swallow to assist with passage of tube . Then lower the head of the stretcher or bed. Have standby suction available

RATIONALE 5. This position decreases

passage of gastric contents into the duodenum during lavage

6. The depth of insertion of the tube varies according to the size of the patient. If the tube enters the trachea instead of the esophagus, the patient will experience coughing, dyspnea, stridor and cyanosis. (+) Confirmation by X-ray


Gastric Lavage Skill / Step

7. Aspirate the stomach contents with the syringe attached to the tube before instilling water or an antidote. Save specimen for analysis. Ensure correct placement before instillation

8. Remove the syringe. Attached the funnel to the end of the tube, or use a 50 ml syringe to instill solution in the gastric tube. The volume of fluid placed in the stomach should be small.

RATIONALE

7. Aspiration is carried out to determine that the tube is in the stomach and to remove the stomach contents.(+) Confirmation by X-ray

8. Overfilling of the stomach may cause regurgitation and aspiration or force the stomach contents through the pylorus.


Gastric Lavage

Skill / Step9. Elevate the funnel above the

patient’s head and pour 150-200 ml of solution into the funnel

10. Lower the funnel and siphon the gastric contents into the container or connect to suction.

11. Save the sample of the first 2 washing

12. Repeat the lavage procedure until the returns are relatively clear and no particulate matter is seen

RATIONALE

9. Gravity allows the solution to flow into the tube

10. The fluid should flow in freely and drain by gravity

11. Keep the first washing sample isolated from other washing for toxicology analysis

12. This usually requires a total volume of at least 2L; some use 5-20 L


Gastric Lavage

Skill / Step13. At the completion of the

lavage: The stomach may be left

empty

An adsorbent [powder form of activated charcoal mixed with water to form a liquid the consistency of thick soup] or

Saline cathartic may be instilled in the tube.

RATIONALE

the stomach is kept empty if no further medication are required.

Activated charcoal reduces absorption by adsorbing ( attaching to its surface) a wide range of substance ; it render poison inaccessible to circulation thereby reducing its toxicity.

A cathartic may be given to hasten the elimination of the remaining ingested material


Gastric Lavage

Skill / Step14. Pinch off the tube during

removal or maintain suction while the tube is being withdrawn. Keep the patient’s head lower than the body

15. Warn the patient that his stools will turn black from the charcoal

RATIONALE

14. Pinching off the tube prevents aspiration and initiation of gag reflex. Keeping patient’s head lower than the body also helps prevent initiation of the gag reflex.

15. Patient teaching is important to reduce anxiety


Gastric suctionGastric suction Gastric suction is perform to empty the Gastric suction is perform to empty the

contents of the stomach before it passes contents of the stomach before it passes through the rest of the digestive tract.through the rest of the digestive tract.


DOCUMENTATION:

Document the following in the patient care record/unit specific flow sheet, or progress notes:

1. - patient’s tolerance to procedure

2. - procedure performed and results

3. - any complications/difficulties, including nursing action taken

4. - care of tubes

5. - condition of nare every shift

6. - family/caregiver teaching


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