Question 1

what is a nasogastric tube used for?

Accepted Answer

Nasogastric tube: A nasogastric tube is used to evacuate stomach contents. It is commonly used in surgery when the stomach contents need to be removed, or when the GI tract cannot move things through on it own (as with bowel obstruction). An ng tube can also be used in the emergency room to administer medications or remove poisons or overdoses. They go through the nose to prevent the gag reflex, and can stay there.

Question 2

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 3

what is nasogastric tube feeding used for?

Accepted Answer

Simple bypass: Ng feeding is a simple and short term  way to maintain enteral ( using the digestive tract) feedings to maintain adequate nutrition while a patient is not aleart enough to feed or has problems with the swallowing process. If the patient has long term needs, a tube thru the abdominal wall to the stomach can do the same thing.Good nutrition is important to healing.

Question 4

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 5

differences between gastrostomy and nasogastric tube.?

Accepted Answer

Location: The location of the tube tells which one it is. A nasogastric tube is a temporary tube placed through the nose into the stomach. It can be used to remove fluid from the stomach, or used for instilling liquid food. A gastrostomy tube is a surgically placed tube through the abdominal skin into the stomach, usually used for longer term nutritional liquid feeding.

Question 6

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 7

do you know where i can find an image of an ng (nasogastric) tube?

Accepted Answer

NG tube: Nasogastric tube is used for different purposes.  The tubes used for more prolonged tube feeding are smaller, softer, and more flexible.  The tubes used to aspirate (remove) fluid tend to be larger and a little firmer.

Question 8

when would you aspirate an nasogastric tube?  what are you looking for?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: If someone is vomiting blood, it could be used to determine if there is ongoing bleeding.  If someone has a bowel obstruction, you might be looking for the volume of fluid from the stomach to decrease to show that the intestines are beginning to work again.  Sometimes it is checked after a feeding is given to make sure that the stomach is properly emptying.

Question 9

is it ok if they left my nasogastric tube unchanged for more than two weeks?

Accepted Answer

Depends, usually yes: Most ng tubes are designed to be left in place as long as they are needed for drainage and/or feeding after serious injury/illness or when recovering from major surgeries on the digestive tract.  Replacing an ng tube, especially after certain types of surgery, may actually risk causing new injury.  If we expect to need a tube for more than 4-6 weeks, a more permanent tube may be placed surgically.

Question 10

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.

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