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by Cathy Parkes March 24, 2021 Updated: December 29, 2021

For enteral feeding tubes (Nasogastric tubes, G-tubes): Flush tubing with 15-30ml of water before, after, and in between medications

For enteral feeding tubes (Nasogastric tubes, G-tubes), flush tubing with 15-30ml of water before, after, and in between medications

Cathy Parkes
Cathy Parkes


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