Stomach decompression is commonly used after surgery or trauma to reduce pressure from fluids and gas that cause pain, nausea, vomiting, and potential aspiration of stomach contents into the lungs. Ad...Stomach decompression is commonly used after surgery or trauma to reduce pressure from fluids and gas that cause pain, nausea, vomiting, and potential aspiration of stomach contents into the lungs. Administering enteral medication is discussed in “Administration of Enteral Medications.” The remaining responsibilities related to maintaining enteral tubes will be discussed in this chapter.
Stomach decompression is commonly used after surgery or trauma to reduce pressure from fluids and gas that cause pain, nausea, vomiting, and potential aspiration of stomach contents into the lungs. Ad...Stomach decompression is commonly used after surgery or trauma to reduce pressure from fluids and gas that cause pain, nausea, vomiting, and potential aspiration of stomach contents into the lungs. Administering enteral medication is discussed in “Administration of Enteral Medications.” The remaining responsibilities related to maintaining enteral tubes will be discussed in this chapter.
