NGT Flashcards
1
Q
Other name of NGT
A
Gastric lavage
2
Q
Normal color of drainage for the 1st 12 hours
A
Reddish then dark red
3
Q
Normal color after 2-3 days
A
Greenish-Yellowish
4
Q
High risk for bleeding happens
A
1st 24 hours
4th-7th post Op
5
Q
Why to avoid unnecessary irrigation or repositioning of the NGT
A
To prevent leakage from anastomosis
6
Q
Signs of leakage: FAD
A
Fever
Abdominal pain
Dyspnea
7
Q
Indication for gastric lavage
A
For drainage
Promotes healing of suture line
Prevents distention & pain
8
Q
What will you do when the tube get clogged
A
Gently irrigate with low suction
9
Q
Signs of infection: RSTP
A
Redness
Swelling
Tenderness
Purulent drainage
10
Q
Signs of peritonitis
A
Severe Abdominal rigidity, distention, pain
Fever
11
Q
Post Op complications
A
Hemorrhage
Dumping syndrome
Hypotension
