Question 1

how can you give medication if the nasogastric tube is blocked?

Accepted Answer

You can't...: If the tube is clogged, only by unclogging it can you either instill new medications or remove fluid from the stomach.

Question 2

can a nasogastric tube help in the case of bulimia?

Accepted Answer

No.: I don't see this as helpful, and it certainly does not address the core of the problem.

Question 3

what happens if a sundowning patient keeps pulling their nasogastric tube out?

Accepted Answer

This is not uncommon: Sun downing patients often do some things that don't assist the care their team has planned for them. If the ng tube is needed, it simply may have to be replaced, which is a bit uncomfortable, so we like to minimize this.  The tube should be taped back and out of the way of the patient so they are less likely to notice or grab it. Increasing supervision can help to redirect the patient as well.

Question 4

what does the procedure for nasogastric tube removal entail?

Accepted Answer

Gently pull: The tube is released from the tape which holds it in place.  It is gently pulled and withdrawn out the nose.  It requires no medication and is not painful although many people will have a significant gag reflex during the process.

Question 5

there are medical reasons that require feeding a baby through a nasogastric tube?

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Yes.: This is not appropriate for any healthy babies, but premature and ill infants, as well as some with certain swallowing issues, could possibly benefit from short-term use of n-g feeding.

Question 6

is prolonged nasogastric tube feeding ok?

Accepted Answer

No: long term use of nasogastric tube can cause erosion to the nose and nostrils and can cause all kind of sinus problems
if tube feeding warranted the use PEG tube which a tube that could go directly to the stomach via the abdomen bypassing the upper part and could be inserted by a scope no need for surgery or anesthesia and tolerated by any body regardless how sick they are it could be done bed side

Question 7

when do patients need to be fed through a nasogastric tube?

Accepted Answer

NG tube.: An NG tube would be recommended when (1) a person has an ineffective swallowing mechanism (either temporarily for permanently) that prevents him/her from taking in adequate nutrients or (2) a person can swallow but can’t swallow enough to support their bodily defense mechanisms.  NG tube feeding requires an otherwise functioning digestive system - stomach and such.

Question 8

is it cruel to feed someone through a nasogastric tube or esophagostomy tube?

Accepted Answer

No: On occasions, it can be life saving. If someone is unable to talk food orally, the next best approach is a feeding tube, either through the nose or percutaneously, which would be for long-term use. An esophagostomy tube is used for drainage of the esophagus, and is not used as a feeding tube.

Question 9

what medical reasons that require feeding a patient through a nasogastric tube.?

Accepted Answer

Many things: no body use nasal gastric feeding tube now unless it have been used for a very short period of time 
if it was used they use it on any patient that not capable of eating but his guts is capable of digestion the food
good way of nutrition for a patient that could not feed themselves
IV fluid has no nutritional values only good for hydration
if feeding needed they use now PEG tube

Question 10

can a nasogastric tube help internal bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily.: An "ng" tube is often placed to help determine where in the GI tract the bleeding source is and how much blood loss there is.  It will not stop the bleeding.  Gastrointestinal bleeding often stops on its own.  If it does not, an endoscopy or surgery may be needed.  Sometimes a radiologist can stop the bleeding by plugging (embolization) the bleeding blood vessel.

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