Med Admin for Enteral Tube PDF
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This document provides guidelines for administering medications through an enteral tube. It emphasizes the importance of appropriate preparation, such as crushing tablets and dissolving capsules. The document also addresses specific considerations for senior patients and enteric-coated medications.
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Medication Administration for Enteral Tube ▪ Liquid preparations are preferred ▪ Gravity method preferred ▪ Flush with 15-30 mL in between each med ▪ Tablets must be crushed very well ▪ Capsules opened/emptied ▪ Gel caps pierced/dissolved in warm water ▪ Each med given separat...
Medication Administration for Enteral Tube ▪ Liquid preparations are preferred ▪ Gravity method preferred ▪ Flush with 15-30 mL in between each med ▪ Tablets must be crushed very well ▪ Capsules opened/emptied ▪ Gel caps pierced/dissolved in warm water ▪ Each med given separately, mixed with 30 mL of water, given by gravity ▪ At the end of giving meds- flush with 30-60 mL ▪ How to keep tubes from clogging- flush GOOD ▪ Pancreatic enzymes can help declog ▪ If GVR 250 → DON’T give the meds (absorption issue) NOT ALL MEDS CAN BE CRUSHED ▪ Seniors erroneously crush enteric-coated laxatives (MEDS THAT SHOULD NOT BE CRUSHED) ▪ Seniors: abbreviation for the seniors is: SR (sustained released) ▪ Erroneously: ER (extended release) ▪ Crush: CR (controlled release) ▪ Enteric-coated: EC ▪ Laxatives: LA (long acting) ▪ When in doubt, check “do not crush” list ▪ If giving med thru Salem sump: stop suction, give med, wait 30-60 mins before hooking suction back up ▪ If need med on empty stomach: stop feeding 30-60 mins before, then give meds
