Guest guest Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Does anyone use salt water flushes in tube feedings? If so, what is the ratio of salt to water and how much should be given? I have a patient complaining of orthostatic hypotension, prior to the tube feeding, he was drinking Gatorade along with adding salt to his food and he said that helped. Now he is flushing Gatorade and water through the tube and is getting a lot of fluid (210 oz) in addition to the free water in the formula. Any suggestions? Thanks! Tina , RD, LD Clinical Dietitian Iowa Medical & Classification Center 2700 Coral Ridge Avenue Coralville, IA 52241 Phone: Email: a.@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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