Doc type: Policy Directive
Compliance with this policy directive is mandatory.
Doc No.: PD2009_019
Functional Group - Sub Group:
Clinical/ Patient Services - Critical care
Clinical/ Patient Services - Surgical
Summary
This document outlines strategies to reduce risks associated with the use of a fine bore nasogastric tube in the adult patient. Descriptions of how to insert a nasogastric tube, when and how to test for placement of the tube are provided, with a flowchart outlining the steps to take when testing placement of newly inserted and in situ tubes. The strategies and processes outlined in this document are to be incorporated into health facility procedures in relation to fine bore nasogastric tubes.
Date of Publication: 09 April 2009
Replaces: N/A
Author Branch: Quality and Safety
This document applies to: Area Health Services/Chief Executive Governed Statutory Health Corporation, Board Governed Statutory Health Corporations, Affiliated Health Organisations - Non Declared, Affiliated Health Organisations - Declared, Public Hospitals
Audience: All clinical staff
Distributed to: Public Health System, Health Associations Unions, Health Professional Associations and Related Organisations, NSW Ambulance Service , NSW Department of Health, Public Hospitals, Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres , Private Nursing Homes, Tertiary Education Institutes
Review Date: 09 April 2014
File No: H09/9541
Status: Active
File link: Fine Bore Nasogastric Feeding Tubes for Adults Policy
File size: 147Kb
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