Checking peg tube residual is a procedure that is used to determine how much stomach fluid is present in the stomach before feeding. PEG stands for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, and it is a feeding tube that is placed directly into the stomach. Checking the residual is important to ensure that the stomach is not too full before feeding, as this can lead to nausea, vomiting, and aspiration.
There are a few different ways to check peg tube residual. One method is to use a syringe to aspirate the stomach contents. To do this, you will need to gather the following supplies: