G-tube continuous feeding
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Flushing with continuous feeding When giving continuous feeding, flush the G-Tube every 3 to 4 hours. This will keep it from getting clogged. 1. Stop the feeding. (Turn the pump off or to “hold.”) 2. Draw up 50 to 75 cubic centimeters or milliliters (or the amount his doctor tells you) of warm water into the syringe.
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3. Take the feeding bag tube out of the G-Tube feeding port. Pinch the tubing so the food won’t flow out. (Hold ports higher than stomach.)
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4. Slowly push the water into the feeding port to clear all of the feeding from the G-tube. 5. When the G-Tube is clear, connect the feeding bag tube back to the feeding port of the G-Tube. 6. Turn the pump back on. (Or turn from “hold” back to “run.”)
CAUTION If you can’t flush the G-Tube, don’t connect the tubes. Call the doctor or nurse.
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