NG Tube
Short-term nutrition:
NG tubes provide a way to deliver nutrition to individuals who cannot eat or swallow properly due to various conditions, such as dysphagia, stroke, or cancer.
Supplemental nutrition:
NG tubes can be used to supplement a patient's oral intake, especially when additional calories or nutrients are needed
Direct delivery: NG tubes allow for the direct administration of certain medications into the stomach, bypassing the oral route.
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Barium studies:NG tubes can be used to administer barium, a contrast agent, for X-ray imaging of the gastrointestinal tract.
Maintaining a clear airway:
In intubated patients, NG tubes can help prevent aspiration by keeping the stomach em
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Stomach washing:In cases of poisoning, NG tubes can be used to empty the stomach to remove ingested toxins
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Description
Short-term nutrition:
NG tubes provide a way to deliver nutrition to individuals who cannot eat or swallow properly due to various conditions, such as dysphagia, stroke, or cancer.
Supplemental nutrition:
NG tubes can be used to supplement a patient's oral intake, especially when additional calories or nutrients are needed
Direct delivery: NG tubes allow for the direct administration of certain medications into the stomach, bypassing the oral route.
-
Barium studies:NG tubes can be used to administer barium, a contrast agent, for X-ray imaging of the gastrointestinal tract.
Maintaining a clear airway:
In intubated patients, NG tubes can help prevent aspiration by keeping the stomach em
-
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Stomach washing:In cases of poisoning, NG tubes can be used to empty the stomach to remove ingested toxins
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NG Tube