What should I do if my GJ tube is blocked?

What should I do if my GJ tube is blocked?

Using warm water Connect the 1 mL syringe directly to the feeding tube. Using a pulsating push-and-pull motion, insert as much water into the tube as possible. This pulsating motion will help clear out any formula or medication that has built up inside the tube. You may have to try this a few times to unblock the tube.

How do you unclog a enteral feeding tube?

The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) recommends warm water as the best option to attempt to unclog a feeding tube. They suggest attaching a 30- or 60-mL piston syringe to the feeding tube to help dislodge the clog. Pull back on the plunger to see if that dislodges the clog.

How do you unclog a PEG tube with pancrelipase?

Draw up both baking soda and pancrelipase solutions into one small syringe. 5. Attach an empty syringe to the feeding tube; then draw back on plunger of syringe to decompress all air and fluid from the feeding tube. Pinch off the tube with your fingers, and discard syringe.

Which of the following measures is most effective in preventing feeding tube occlusion?

In a recent systematic review, water flushes have been shown to be the most effective method of preventing enteral feeding tube clogging[87].

Can Creon unclog feeding tube?

Conclusion: An alkalinized Creon pancreatic enzyme protocol was effective in clearing approximately half of the occluded enteral feeding tubes in this retrospective study, an efficacy rate much less than that previously reported in the literature with a Viokase-based protocol.

What solution is commonly used to flush a clogged feeding tube?

Try an enzymatic declogging agent such as Clog Zapper, or if available, mix one crushed tablet of Viokace with one 324 mg non-enteric-coated tablet of sodium bicarbonate or 1/8 teaspoon baking soda and 5 mL water and allow to soak in the tube before flushing with 30 to 60 mL water.

What is a clog zapper?

Our patented CLOG ZAPPER is a pre-mixed, pre-measured, pre-loaded system designed to break up formula clogs in enteral feeding devices. CLOG ZAPPER combines an “enzyme cocktail,” acids, buffers, antimicrobial agents, and metal inhibitors in an all-inclusive, ready-to-use system.

How do you stop a feeding tube clogging?

Routinely flush feeding tubes using tepid water, never hot water. With continuous or nocturnal feedings, flush at least 30 mL every 4, 6, or 8 hours to prevent clogging. With bolus feedings, flush at least 60 mL before and after formula infusion.

How long does it take to unblock a feeding tube?

If you still cannot clear the blockage, attach an empty syringe and very gentrly draw back using the syringe plunger. It can take 30 minutes or more to unblock a tube so be patient If you are still unable to clear the blockage, contact your nurse or GP. My NJ tube has come out

What should I do if my NJ tube is resistant?

If you experience resistance when flushing your NJ tube, do not force water into the tube. Gently flush the tube using lukewarm water (type and volume as recommended by your managing healthcare professional) using a 60ml syringe. Do not use acidic solutions such as fruit juices or cola as they can curdle the tube feed

How do you unblock a feeding tube with Coca Cola?

Pulsate, then let Coca-Cola sit. Pulsate the 10ml plunger once again, in a quick motion. If the clog persists, allow the Coke to sit in your tube. You may leave the Coke in your tube for up to one hour. Test your feeding tube.

How do I unclog a clogged drainage tube?

Attach a 60 mL syringe to your tube and pull back on the plunger to remove as much fluid as possible. 2. Draw up at least 15 mL of warm water into the syringe, or enough to fill the part of your tube that you can see. 3. Push the water into your tube with a 60 mL syringe. 4. Gently push and pull the plunger to loosen the clog.