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Nasogastric tube insertion

GastroIntestinal Tract Week 12th of April . 2011 Rita Matos. Nasogastric tube insertion. Definition. Insertion of a tube through the nose, down the back of the throat, through the esophagus and into the stomach. Max. time: 4 to 6 weeks. Indications :.

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Nasogastric tube insertion

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  1. GastroIntestinalTractWeek 12th ofApril. 2011 Rita Matos Nasogastrictube insertion

  2. Definition Insertion of a tube through the nose, down the back of the throat, through the esophagus and into the stomach. Max. time: 4 to 6 weeks

  3. Indications: • Aspiration of gastric contents (fluid, air, blood) Decompress the stomach • Acessto the Stomach to introduce fluids (lavage fluid, tube feedings, activated charcoal into the stomach) • Obtain a specimen of the gastric contents Analysis of substances Clinical diagnose • In trauma aid in the prevention of vomiting and aspiration, as well as for assessment of GI bleeding

  4. Contraindications: • Patients with sustained head trauma, maxillofacial injury, or anterior fossa skull fracture. • Patients with a history of esophageal stricture, esophageal varices • Patients in coma have the potential of vomiting during a NG insertion procedure, thus require protection of the airway prior to placing a NG tube.

  5. Process: • Measurethelengthoftube: Fromthetipofthenose, to theearlobeand untilxiphoidprocess. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwjKravpygQ

  6. Care • WorkhygienicallyandAseptically • ChangeHypo-allergenic tape daily • Takecareofnoseandmouth • Checktubeposition prior to feedingandatleats 3x perday.

  7. Thanks for yourattention Rita Matos

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