Nasogastric tube

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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:

Procedure[edit | edit source]

The procedure for nasogastric intubation is as follows:

  1. The patient is positioned in a sitting position.
  2. The tube is then passed through the nose and down into the stomach.
  3. 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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