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This document provides instructions for inserting an orogastric tube and orogastric tube feeding in infants. It describes measuring and inserting the tube, confirming proper placement, and giving tube feeds. Key steps include measuring the tube length needed for insertion, gently pushing the tube into the stomach until the measurement mark is reached, checking placement by aspirating or injecting air and listening with a stethoscope, and slowly feeding the infant by gravity while closely monitoring for any signs of distress. Care must be taken to insert the tube gently and watch for apnea, bradycardia or other issues during the process.
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- 1. INSERTION OF OROGASTRIC TUBE & ORO- GASTRIC TUBE FEEDING BIJAYLAXMI BEHERA
- 2. PURPOSE 1. Insertion of feeding tube: For infants who - Require gastric decompression - Require gastric lavage 2. Oro-Gastric tube feeding: For infants who -Are unable to feed orally and need continuous or intermittent gavage feeding e.g. preterm,VLBW infants, neurologically depressed. -Neonates with surgical conditions -Neonate on CPAP /Ventilation
- 3. EQUIPMENT 1. Feeding tube • a. 6 FG for babies >2000g • b. 5 FG for babies< 2000g 2. Appropriate size syringe 3. Stethoscope 4. Scissors 5.Tape
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