Nasogastric Tube

A Nasogastric Tube (NG Tube) Is A Thin, Flexible Tube That Is Inserted Through The Nose, Down The Throat, And Into The Stomach. It Is Used To Deliver Nutrients, Medications, Or To Remove Fluids From The Stomach. Nasogastric Tubes Are Typically Used In Hospitalized Patients Who Cannot Take Food Or Medications Orally, Or In Those Who Need To Have Their Stomach Contents Analyzed. For Example, They Can Be Used To Feed Patients Who Are Unable To Eat On Their Own, To Provide Medications, Or To Empty The Stomach Contents For Diagnostic Purposes. The NG Tube Is Inserted Through The Nostril And Then Carefully Guided Down The Throat And Into The Stomach. Depending On The Purpose Of The Tube, A Variety Of Sizes May Be Used. To Ensure That The Tube Is In The Correct Place, An X-Ray May Be Taken. Once In Place, The Tube Is Secured With Tape And Inspected Regularly To Ensure That It Is In The Correct Position And That The Patient Is Not Having Any Difficulty Breathing. The Tube Can Be Used To Deliver Liquids, Such As Nutrition And Medications, Or To Suction Out Fluids From The Stomach.