Nasogastric tubes are used both to deliver substances to your stomach and to draw substances out. They’re often used for short-term tube feeding and to deliver oral medications to hospitalized people. They can also suction out stomach contents to relieve pressure or remove poisons.

Obtain a provider order specifying oral or nasal route for insertion, reinsertion, and removal of a decompression drainage tube. Orally inserted tubes are preferred for neonates and infants because they are obligate nose breathers.

2024年1月23日 · In a typical NG tube design, there are two lumens: one for suction and removal of gastric contents and the other (usually blue), which is the sump lumen, for air venting. Here's how the sump works and its purpose:

Nasogastric tubes can be used to aspirate (suction or extract) stomach contents, or to administer food or medication on a continuous or intermittent basis. It is often dangerous to suction gastric contents on a continuous basis, since this can easily damage the lining of the stomach.

2022年10月31日 · The ideal location for an NG tube placed for suction is within the stomach because placement past the pylorus can cause damage to the duodenum. The ideal location for an NG feeding tube is postpyloric to decrease the risk of aspiration.

Attach the NG tube to the suction canister. Low intermittent suction is usually ordered. Low range on the suction device is from 0 to 80 mmHg. Starting between 40-60 mmHg is recommended. The suction level should not exceed 80 mmHg. Observe for the gastric content to flow into the tubing and then the canister.

If a patient experiences sudden onset or persistent respiratory distress during or after NG tube insertion, immediately remove the tube and contact provider before attempting replacement.

The insertion of a NasogastricTube (NG Tube), also known as Gastric intubation, via the nasal passage (ie, nasogastric route) is a common procedure in Intensive Care that provides access to the stomach for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

This chapter will discuss indications and contraindications for NG tubes, review the anatomy and physiology related to NG tubes, outline techniques to verify NG tube placement, and discuss potential complications.

Attach the NG tube to the suction canister. Low intermittent suction is usually ordered. Low range on the suction device is from 0 to 80 mmHg. Starting between 40-60 mmHg is recommended. The suction level should not exceed 80 mmHg. Observe for the gastric content to flow into the tubing and then the canister.