Nasogastric Tube (NGT) Management Adults – Only

Do not aspirate via the blue air inlet of the salem sump tube. If difficulty is encountered when aspirating the tube, clear the air inlet of any fluid by the injection of air into the blue inlet. Draw back on syringe gently. Once syringe is full, disconnect from NGT and empty syringe into jug. Repeat process until unable to draw out any more fluid ................
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