Gastric Lavage Using a Tube with a Bulb Procedure

Procedure
1. Clamp tubing below bulb.
2. With right hand, squeeze bulb this forcing the air out through the funnel.
3. With left hand, pinch tubing over bulb and at the same time releasing bulb. This creates a suction, which will draw the
stomach contents in to the bulb.
4. Lower funnel and allow excess gastric contents to drain in to the pail.
5. Pour 200c.c - 300c.c of solution into funnel. Before funnel is empty invert it and allow solution to drain.
6. Before solution stops running, turn up funnel and add another quantity of solution
7. Repeat this procedure until returns are clear
8. Gently remove the tube, feel the patient pulse and watch the respiration
9. Document the procedure

N.B.
Record
• Time of treatment
• Amount & kind of solution used
• Nature of returned fluid
• Reaction of patient during and after procedure