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.

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.

2024年12月2日 · What do I need to know about a nasogastric (NG) tube? An NG tube is a long, thin, flexible tube inserted through your nose and down into your stomach or small intestine. The size of your NG tube will depend on why you need it. Larger NG tubes are used to remove air or fluid from your stomach.

It can be used for all feedings or for giving a person extra calories. You'll learn to take good care of the tubing and the skin around the nostrils so that the skin doesn't get irritated. Follow any specific instructions your health care provider or nurse gives you. Use the information below as a reminder of what to do.

2024年4月24日 · An NG tube, or nasogastric tube, is a thin, flexible tube that is inserted into the nose and to be placed in the stomach. Learn about the uses of NG tube, and about the insertion procedure and how to feed or administer meds using our step-by-step guide

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.

2023年8月18日 · Nasogastric (NG) tubes are flexible plastic tubes that go from the nose down into the stomach. They are most commonly used to temporarily relieve pressure in the stomach, give medications, or provide nutrition.

2024年3月9日 · Nasogastric tube (NG tube) can be of different types, and is used for various purposes. It is a flexible plastic tube which is inserted through the nostril down the posterior oropharynx, and inside the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine.

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.