NGT Retdem Flashcards by Reign Panaligan | Brainscape

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purpose of ngt (AGLDA)

A

enteral access – meds and diagnostic

gavage – go food

lavage – leave

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when is gavage performed (4)

A

cancer
prob w/swallow
post stroke
oral/stomach sx

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when is lavage performed (3)

A

bleeding
blood clot
secretions

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