1. Tubes, Catheters And Lines

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. URINARY CATHETERS Straight Catheter Straight Catheter Indwelling or Foley Catheter Indwelling or Foley Catheter Sizes: 8-18 French Sizes: 8-18 French

7. IV ACCESS LINES Patency Patency Infusion Pumps Infusion Pumps Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting Saline/Heparin Locks Saline/Heparin Locks