Tubes, Catheters And Lines
Nasogastric/Nasoenteric Tubes Purpose: Tables pg 240 Purpose: Tables pg 240 To keep stomach free of gastric contents & air To keep stomach free of gastric contents & air Administering meds, food, contrast Administering meds, food, contrast Relieves obstructions in sm intestine; decompression Relieves obstructions in sm intestine; decompression Passage Passage X-rays X-rays Litmus test Litmus test Transport/Suction Transport/Suction Never clamp dbl lumen tubes Never clamp dbl lumen tubes Never remove NE tubes Never remove NE tubes Gastrostomy Gastrostomy
Central Venous Lines Purpose Purpose Placement Placement Tunnel type: Hickman Tunnel type: Hickman Groshong or PIC –inserted in arm & advanced to central vein Groshong or PIC –inserted in arm & advanced to central vein Infusion Ports: Huber needle Infusion Ports: Huber needle
TUBES Suctioning –not in our scope of practice Suctioning –not in our scope of practice Colostomies Colostomies Tracheostomies/Endotracheal Tubes Tracheostomies/Endotracheal Tubes Ventilators Ventilators Chest Tubes Chest Tubes Abscess/Tissue Drainage Tubes Abscess/Tissue Drainage Tubes
URINARY CATHETERS Straight Catheter Straight Catheter Indwelling or Foley Catheter Indwelling or Foley Catheter Sizes: 8-18 French Sizes: 8-18 French
IV ACCESS LINES Patency Patency Infusion Pumps Infusion Pumps Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting Saline/Heparin Locks Saline/Heparin Locks