Gastric tube care and precautions include avoiding blockage of the tube, timely fixation of the tube, and avoiding bending.
Gastric tube usually refers to nasogastric tube, i.e. the tube inserted into the stomach through the nose, and its care points and precautions mainly include the following points:
1. Avoid blockage of the tube: the tube should be rinsed with water after each feeding to avoid blockage of the tube by food residues.
2. Timely fixation: The gastric tube should be fixed in time to minimize the possibility of falling off, usually with tape on the nose, but note that the tape should be changed in time to avoid damage to the mucous membrane of the nose.
3. Avoid bending: the gastric tube should be avoided in the nursing process to avoid rupture, and the gastric tube should be replaced regularly to avoid discomfort.