Journal of Modern Nursing MedicineJPCNS

Objective after proper processing and improvement of the conventional gastric tube, cotton products such as wool or herringbone tape are used to replace the tape for fixation, so as to reduce the rate of gastric tube prolapse, and avoid the irritation of the tape to the skin and the inconvenience caused by the loose adhesive tape. Methods glue a piece of 2 cm at the nostril of the gastric tube (45 cm-55 cm for adults and 14 cm-18 cm for infants) × 2 ㎜ silicone rubber cover shall be pasted at both ends, with a gap left in the middle, and wool or herringbone tape shall be fixed through this gap. Results by using this method to fix the gastric tube, the prolapse rate was significantly reduced, the comfort of patients was increased, and the workload of nurses was reduced. Conclusion this gastric tube fixation method has achieved satisfactory results through clinical application. The fixation is convenient and firm, and it is not easy to come out, which improves nursing satisfaction and improves the harmony between nurses and patients.

innovation; improvement; Gastric tube fixation; Prolapse rate