Measurement of gastric residual volume: state of the science

Edwards, S.J.; Metheny, N.A.

Medsurg Nursing Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses 9(3): 125-128

2000


ISSN/ISBN: 1092-0811
PMID: 11033701
Document Number: 513588
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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