TUBE FEEDING
APPARATUS REQUIRED FOR TUBE FEEDING For mouth wash or tray for cleaning mouth if the tube is required t pass through mouth Sodabicarb swabs for cleaning nostrils if tube is required to pass by nasal route. A small glass or polythene funnel. An oesophageal tube size 6 to 18 english guaze or 14-22 (french guaze).the larger size are used for oral route and smaller size for nasal route. A tray or bowel for keeping all apparatus. A measure containing water to clear the tube. A container with feed. A location thermometer. Adhesive tape. Towel a piece of makintosh,tongue forcep,tongue spatula. Mouth gag,if necessary. Lubricant soloution for tube (liquid paraffin). A 50 ml syringe. Emesis basin to collect if vomiting occurs. PROCEDURE Intimate the patient about the procedure. He should be told: The reason for procedure. Approximately how long it will take. What it will feel like. How he can co-operate better.screen the patient for privacy. ...