LOCAL AUDIT OF PRACTICES OF NG FEEDING IN ACCORDANCE TO THE NICE-NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT GUIDELINES 2006 & BSG 2003

Abstract

OBJECTIVES:

To compare practice of NG feeding in our hospital with standard protocols & suggest improvements.

AIM:

1. To promote a clear, consistent and evidenced based approach to the placement, care and management of nasogastric tubes. 2. To promote the safety and well-being of all patients who require a nasogastric tube.

SAMPLE:

Health care professionals (staff nurses, House Officers , Medical Officers, Post graduate Trainees) working in Ward, ICU & HDU of LGH during the month of June 2015, were recruited to participate in this study.

DATA SOURCE:

Performa based

AUDIT TYPE:

Health care professionals Surve