Question 1

what is a nasogastric tube used for?

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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

what is the definition or description of: nasogastric tube?

Accepted Answer

Nose to stomach tube: A tube placed through the nose into the stomach to decompress the stomach or infuse medications or nutrition.

Question 3

what does the procedure for nasogastric tube removal entail?

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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  It is gently pulled and withdrawn out the nose.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 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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