• Aspiration is to withdrawal of fluid or gas from a cavity by suction
Purpose
1. To prevent or relieve distention following abdominal operation
2. In case of gastrointestinal obstruction, to remove the stomach or gastric contents
3. To keep the stomach empty before on emergency Abdominal operation is done
4. To aspirate the stomach contents for diagnostic purposes
There are two type of gastric Aspiration
1. Intermittent method: - In this case, Aspiration is done as condition requires and as ordered.
2. Continues method: - Attached to a drainage bag
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