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4.15 Gastric aspiration
Definition: Aspiration is the withdrawal of fluid or gas from the gastric cavity by
sectioning.
Gastric content analysis is an examination of the contents of the stomach, primarily to
determine the quantity of acid present and incidentally to ascertain the presence of blood,
bile, bacteria, and abnormal cells.

Purpose
To relieve stomach or intestinal distension following abdominal surgery.
In case of gastrointestinal obstruction to remove the stomach content,
To keep the stomach empty before an emergency abdominal operation is done.
To aspirate the stomach contents for diagnostic purposes, like detect acid-fast bacillus in
a client with undiagnosed tuberculosis, the total absence of hydrochloric acid is
diagnostic of pernicious anemia.

Equipment
1. Nasogastric tube (NGT)
2. A syringe with needle((2)
3. 50ml syringe
4. Towel
5. Water with a kidney dish
6. Specimen container
7. Sphygmomanometer
8. Litmus paper
9. Adhesive tape
10. Chart
11. Tray
12. Gauze
13. Draw sheet rubber sheet
14. Spigot
15. Stethoscope
16. Water-based lubricant
17. Scissor
18. Ink
19. Histamine
20. Cotton applicator
21. Spatula

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