2022年10月20日 · What is a nasogastric tube? A nasogastric tube (NG tube) is a thin, flexible plastic tube that’s used for temporary medical purposes. “Nasogastric” means “nose to stomach”. The tube is designed to pass through your nasal cavity into your throat and down through your esophagus into your stomach.

2024年5月29日 · Nasogastric (NG) intubation involves inserting a thin plastic tube through the nostril, down the esophagus, and into the stomach. Once in place, healthcare providers can use the NG tube to deliver food and medication directly to the stomach or to remove substances from it.

2023年9月3日 · A nasogastric (NG) tube is a thin, soft tube made of plastic or rubber that is passed through the nose, down through the throat, and into the stomach. It is used to deliver food or medicine to the stomach for people who have difficulty eating or swallowing.

2022年10月31日 · This activity reviews the indications for the placement of nasogastric tubes and explains the pertinent anatomy, technique, equipment, and potential complications of placement of nasogastric tubes. It highlights the interprofessional team's role in using NG tubes.

Nasogastric or intestinal intubation is used to decompress the stomach. It is used to treat gastric atony, ileus, or obstruction; remove ingested toxins, give antidotes (eg, activated charcoal), or both; obtain a sample of gastric contents for analysis (volume, acid content, blood); and …

2023年7月17日 · In nasogastric (NG) intubation, a thin tube is placed through your nose into your stomach. Learn why this procedure is used and what it involves.

Gastric intubation via the nasal passage (ie, nasogastric route) is a common procedure that provides access to the stomach for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. A nasogastric (NG) tube is used...

Explain the procedure of nasogastric (NG) intubation, as well as its benefits, risks, complications, and alternatives, to the patient or the patient's representative. Examine the patient's...