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.

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.

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. Objectives:

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.

2023年9月10日 · Learn about the risks and benefits of a nasogastric tube in addition to tips for successful tube feeding. Nasogastric (NG) tubes are most commonly used for children. Your doctor may suggest an...

By Zubair Malik, MD, Virtua Health System. Reviewed/Revised Feb 2023. A nasogastric tube placed into the stomach allows for access to the inside of the stomach. Sometimes the tube is passed into the small intestine to allow enteric feeding. (See also Nasogastric or Intestinal Intubation and Enteral Tube Nutrition.)

What is a Nasogastric (NG) Tube? Nasogatric (NG) tubing is a procedure that nurses use for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Patients have an NG tube inserted immediately after any major surgery for approximately 48-72 hours.

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.

2025年3月10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.