My husband recently had a bowel resection
and now has an NG tube decompressing his
stomach while he is healing. His throat's
very sore and I was wondering whether he
can have a couple of ice chips despite the
NG tube/decompression. If not, what can
he have to help his throat?
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bassithound
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Posts: 3 Location: Bordentown, NJ
Posted: 03-01-07 11:13am
Ask the Doctor, but I had some ice chips
when I had my GI tube after a lower
anterial rescection. Keep it to a minimum
because it can delay getting the tube out,
and you can get sick if you have too much
in your stomach.
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critical care RN
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Posts: 92
Posted: 03-01-07 20:09pm
Yes they can have a few ice chips. If the
NG tube is connected to suction the water
from the melted ice chips will be sucked
up the ng tube. This of course is only on
the order of the physician and not up to
the nurses.
