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Review
. 2000 Jun;9(3):125-8.

Measurement of gastric residual volume: state of the science

S J Edwards  1 , N A Metheny
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  • PMID: 11033701
Review

Measurement of gastric residual volume: state of the science

S J Edwards et al. Medsurg Nurs. 2000 Jun.

Abstract

This literature review substantiates that there is confusion regarding what constitutes excessive gastric residual volume in adult tube-fed patients. Only one research study regarding gastric residuals was located; it indicated that 200 ml for a nasogastric tube and 100 ml for a gastrostomy tube should cause concern. The implications of these findings for adult-health nurses are discussed.

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