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20日 · A nasogastric tube (NG tube) is a type of medical catheter that’s inserted through your nose into your stomach. It’s used for limited periods to deliver substances such as food or medications to your stomach or to draw substances out.

2024年5月29日 · NG tubes are typically short and primarily used for suctioning stomach contents and secretions. Levine tube and salem sump tube are two most commonly used GI tubes for NG intubation. Tubes that pass from the nostrils into the duodenum or …

2022年10月31日 · Nasogastric tubes are part of the standard of care in treating intestinal obstruction and can also be used to provide nutritional support. They are most common in surgical patients but are useful in any patient population where gastric decompression or nutritional support is necessary.

When placing a smaller, more flexible intestinal feeding tube, a wire or stylet is used to stiffen the tube. These tubes usually require fluoroscopic or endoscopic assistance for passage through the pylorus. Patient sits upright in the sniffing position with the neck slightly flexed.

A nasogastric or NG tube is a plastic tubing device that allows delivery of nutritionally complete feed directly into the stomach; or removal of stomach contents. It is passed via the nose into the oropharynx and upper gastrointestinal tract.

2023年9月10日 · A nasogastric tube is used when your child cannot swallow food or liquid safely. Learn about risks, benefits, and tips for use today.

2020年3月28日 · The Salem-Sump is a relatively large bore (10 – 18 French) dual-lumen tube which permits suctioning of gastric contents as well as medication/nutrition delivery. One port allows for wall-suction drainage or administration of therapy often facilitated with a Lopez valve.

2025年3月7日 · NG tube feeding also allows for the administration of medications and fluids directly into the stomach, which can be beneficial for patients who have difficulty taking medications orally. Furthermore, NG tubes can help to reduce the risk of aspiration , which is a major concern for patients with swallowing disorders.

You'll learn to take good care of the tubing and the skin around the nostrils so that the skin (or nasal passages) don't get irritated. Follow any specific instructions your health care provider gives you. Use the information below as a reminder of what to do.