A malpositioned nasogastric tube, improper feeding site, large gastric volume and supine position are the main risk factors for aspiration during enteral feeding. When enteral formulations or ...

A nasogastric tube goes into your nose and down to your stomach to give you nutrients and hydration if you have difficulty swallowing. The thin, soft tube is flexible and allows food to enter the ...

This second of two articles on nasogastric tube insertion explains the procedure for adults. This is a Self-assessment article and comes with a self-assessment test. Abstract This second article on ...

If you can’t eat or swallow, your doctor or nurse will insert a thin plastic tube through your nostril, down your esophagus, and into your stomach. If you can’t eat or swallow, you may need to have a ...

Considering lung collapse (pneumothorax) affects 2-5% of 35 million feeding tube placements every year worldwide, the safe placement of a nasogastric feeding tube requires special medical care.

Why is correct placement of nasogastric (NG) tubes vital? Nasogastric tubes are placed directly into the stomach in order to feed or medicate patients. If an NG tube accidentally goes into the lung ...

nasal nerve block Recommendations include clinician education, use of gastric pH measurement, radiographs. HealthDay News &mash; Recommendations on best practices for nasogastric tube (NGT) placement ...