Nasogastric (NG) Tubes
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Nasogastric (NG) Tubes |
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Essentially, a nasogastric tube is a plastic catheter coming up from
one's stomach, out of their nose, and taped to the side of their cheek.
The tube is placed by sticking it up the nose and down the throat. This
feels like you are gagging for a few seconds, and then you cannot feel
it at all. NG tubes are most commonly used when a person is having
difficulty swallowing or for suction after a procedure. The doctor
can provide nutrition by giving a formula through the tube, or can do
the opposite (with suction) after surgery, etc.
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