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To assist in the administration of food and medicine to patients who cannot take food or medicine by mouth, such as premature infants or comatose patients.

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- Oral Nutrition Supplement as prescribed
- 50ml syringe
- A jug of water
- pH strips
- Small bowl
- Small cups
- Measuring tape
- Water-soluble lubricant
- Securing device or tape.

- Medication (if needed)
- The feeding schedule

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wash your hands with soap and water

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Prop the patient up to at least 30 degrees

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Measure tubing from bridge of nose to earlobe, then to the point halfway between the end of the sternum and the navel, and ensure the recomended external length of the feeding tube is measured and consistent during each feed

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Lubricate 2-4 inches of tube with lubricant

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Ask the patient to open his mouth and check the feeding tube placement

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Secure tube with tape or commercially prepared tube holder

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Check gastric content pH levels

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Start administering oral nutrition supplement

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Flush with water after each feed

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dont forget to wash your hands