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Question about g-tube flushRating: (votes: 0) ![]() I am also a new grad, but it is my understanding that this is a standard order, to make sure the gtube is patent, and is independent of the meds/flush that goes with meds. For example if the patient had all their meds scheduled during one shift, this order would ensure that the patient still gets a flush during the other shift/s. Also, I don't believe 10 mL is a max, unless the patient is on fluid restrictions, you should be able to use however much water you need for meds. And it is my understanding that a 10mL flush always follows anything administered via gtube (meds, tube feed, etc). Hope this helps! Comment:
I wouldn't think that 10ml is a max. Where I work the standard G tube flush is 60 ml and that is given before and after every med pass so at least twice a shift.
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It is separate from the meds. Every med has it's own 30ml of h20. But follow your facilities policy. It takes a mature person to ask for help when needed. So please, ask! Peace!!
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It is seperate from the Medications. With medications you give about 30ml. The order is there for you to make sure the g-tube is patent. I understand it is kind of repetative if you do the 10 ml because you flushed with medications. But its just a liability thing to make sure you are checking for patency. Because what if the patient was not getting oral medications??
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