How long should enteral feeding last?Enteral tube feeds can be administered by bolus, or by intermittent or continuous infusion. Bolus feeding entails administration of 200–400 ml of feed down a feeding tube over 15–60 minutes at regular intervals.
How long before administering medications via enteral tube must you stop a continuous feeding?If the medication is to be given on an empty stomach, the enteral feeding may need to be stopped from 30 minutes before until 30 minutes after the medication is given.
What is the maximum hang time for enteral feeding in an open system?Open System: - The amount of feeding in the bag should not exceed the 8 hour feeding volume. - The feeding bag/tubing must be changed every 24 hours.
How long should the suction be left off after a medication is administered through an enteral tube?However, if drug delivery through the NG tube is necessary and the GI tract is working, then clamping the NG tube, if the patient can tolerate it, for at least 30 minutes after giving a medication may improve absorption before reattaching the suction.
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