Nasogastric tube
Nasogastric intubation is a medical process involving the insertion of a plastic tube (nasogastric tube or NG tube) through the nose, past the throat, and down into the stomach.
Indications[edit | edit source]
Nasogastric intubation is used for various reasons, including:
- To obtain a gastric lavage in poisoning situations or to dilute a toxic substance that has been ingested.
- To treat intestinal obstruction.
- To feed patients who cannot consume food orally.
- To monitor bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.
Procedure[edit | edit source]
The procedure for nasogastric intubation is as follows:
- The patient is positioned in a sitting position.
- The tube is then passed through the nose and down into the stomach.
- The tube's position can be confirmed by X-ray, by testing the contents of the stomach, or by quickly injecting air into the tube while listening for the resulting sound in the stomach.
Risks[edit | edit source]
There are several risks associated with nasogastric intubation, including:
See also[edit | edit source]
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