There are 5 main steps for removing gastric tube.
1. Define the indications related to the removal of gastric tube: gastrointestinal decompression, restoration of the ability to eat on one’s own, and good nutritional status.
2. Hold the end of the gastric tube with a clip to prevent the liquid from flowing back into the airway, place the end of the gastric tube inside the curved disk, and remove the fixation tape.
3. Wrap the gastric tube around the nostril with gauze, let the patient breathe deeply, pull it out when the patient exhales deeply, and accelerate the pulling out when it reaches the throat, all in order to prevent the patient from accidentally inhaling the liquid left in the gastric tube.
4. After removing all the tubes, put the tube into the curved tray and help the patient to wipe his mouth and nose and clean his face.
5. Help the patient return to a comfortable position and record the patient’s condition and the time of tube removal.
The gastric tube should be removed by the doctor or nurse, do not remove the gastric tube by yourself, in order to avoid adverse consequences.