Effects of different volume syringe on recanalization of indwelling jejunal feeding tube in pediatric patients

Abstract

Objective To explore the nursing intervention effects of different volume syringe on flushing the jejunum nutrient tube for enteral nutrition pipeline obstruction among pediatric patients. Methods 62 pediatric patients with pipe plugging were selected and randomly divided into observation group and control group. Different volume syringes as 5 ml and 10 ml were used as punching tools respectively. The cases of recanalization, the rate of one time recanalization, the rate of unplanned extubation and the total time for nurse treatment of pipe plugging were compared between the two groups. Results There were no significant difference in the cases of recanalization, the rate of one time recanalization and unplanned extubation between the two groups (P>0.05). The total time for nurse treatment of pipe plugging in the control group was higher than that in the observation group[(8.2±1.2)h vs. (7.2±0.9)h, P<0.05]. Conclusion 5 ml volume syringe as a tube washing tool after pipeline obstruction, can not only save labors but also save time, which can improve the work efficiency of nurses. Key words: Syringe; Jejunum nutrient tube; Pipeline obstruction; Pediatric patients