Orogastric and nasogastric tubes are used for both decompression and feeding in the NICU. The placement and use of these tubes are one of the most frequent nursing procedures in the NICU.

Feeding tube placement is a critical procedure in the care of patients in intensive care units (ICUs), particularly for those who are unable to consume food orally. The techniques used for placing ...

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Endotracheal tube (ETT) placement is a critical procedure in neonatal care, particularly for infants requiring respiratory support. Accurate placement of the ETT is essential to ensure effective ...

In such cases, the insertion of a feeding tube – whether it's a PEG tube, a gastrostomy tube, or an NG tube – might not significantly improve their quality of life. In fact, it can sometimes lead to ...

The patient underwent laparotomy and formation of loop ileostomy and had a nasogastric tube ... demonstrated a knot in the tube within the nasopharynx; so, subsequent removal via the oral route ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients should monitor the position of their tube every morning. Squeezing the eyes closed while sneezing ...

Why is it important that the bedside nurse be aware of the composition of tubes? Each material has advantages and disadvantages. The materials vary in stiffness, strength, ease of placement and cost.

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After intubation in newborn infants, the placement of the endotracheal tube in the trachea must be checked by a chest radiograph. The most commonly used reference point for placement is the medial ...