When assessing residual volume in tube feeding, the feeding should be delayed if the amount of gastric contents (residual) exceeds:
When assessing residual volume in tube feeding, the feeding should be delayed if the amount of gastric contents (residual) exceeds:
Tube feeding may need to be delayed if the gastric residual volume is high, as it indicates delayed gastric emptying which can lead to complications like aspiration. Generally, a residual volume of 50 mL or more is considered an adequate threshold for reassessment or delay in tube feeding to ensure patient safety.
Saunders states that feeding should be withheld if residual volume is more than 100ml or according to agency or nutritional consult recommendations.