Tubes, CathetersTubes, Catheters

And LinesAnd Lines

Nasogastric/Nasoenteric TubesNasogastric/Nasoenteric Tubes Purpose: Tables pg 240Purpose: Tables pg 240

To keep stomach free of gastric contents & airTo keep stomach free of gastric contents & air Administering meds, food, contrastAdministering meds, food, contrast Relieves obstructions in sm intestine; Relieves obstructions in sm intestine;

decompressiondecompression PassagePassage

X-raysX-rays Litmus testLitmus test

Transport/SuctionTransport/Suction Never clamp dbl lumen tubesNever clamp dbl lumen tubes Never remove NE tubesNever remove NE tubes

GastrostomyGastrostomy

Central Venous LinesCentral Venous Lines

PurposePurpose PlacementPlacement Tunnel type: HickmanTunnel type: Hickman Groshong or PIC –inserted in arm & Groshong or PIC –inserted in arm &

advanced to central veinadvanced to central vein Infusion Ports: Huber needleInfusion Ports: Huber needle

TUBESTUBES

Suctioning –not in our scope of Suctioning –not in our scope of practicepractice

ColostomiesColostomies Tracheostomies/Endotracheal TubesTracheostomies/Endotracheal Tubes Ventilators Ventilators Chest TubesChest Tubes Abscess/Tissue Drainage TubesAbscess/Tissue Drainage Tubes

URINARY CATHETERSURINARY CATHETERS

Straight CatheterStraight Catheter

Indwelling or Foley CatheterIndwelling or Foley Catheter

Sizes: 8-18 FrenchSizes: 8-18 French

IV ACCESS LINESIV ACCESS LINES

PatencyPatency Infusion PumpsInfusion Pumps Trouble ShootingTrouble Shooting Saline/Heparin LocksSaline/Heparin Locks