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4th September 2018 at 11:32 am #9762

nuala.gallagher
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Hi all,
We’re having some difficulties with our CCGs who have requested that we implement measuring of NG tubes on removal.
We as a Nutrition Team argue that it is an unrealistic and unnecessary requirement but just wondering if it’s accepted practice with anyone else?

Thanks in advance,
Nuala
BHR NHS Trust
Nutrition Nurse CNS
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6th September 2018 at 1:21 pm #9780

sharlene.haywood
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Hi Nuala,

I’ve never been asked for this before.

Sharlene

6th September 2018 at 1:28 pm #9782

michaela.mullally
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Hi Nuala, never been asked this before either, is this to ensure all the tube is removed cant see the benefit of measuring the ng on removal
Micky

7th September 2018 at 12:52 am #9786

tracey.jones
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There must be some background issue for why they are asking this? Surely?

We don’t measure but just state, as with the guidewire removal, to check that it appears complete and intact.

Tracey

11th September 2018 at 9:57 am #9811

charlie.crabtree
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Not anything we have ever done 🙂

11th October 2018 at 4:16 pm #10096

nuala.gallagher
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Thanks so much for the responses.

We had a tube apparently fractured whilst in situ, it is likely we will never know the cause. On the back of this the CCG has asked us to consider measuring post removal. We have mentioned that this is not necessary as it is not common practice, however they wanted us to provide evidence that other NHS Trusts are not definitely not doing the same.

11th October 2018 at 4:23 pm #10098

alison.craig1
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I would do as Tracey’s response

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