A nasogastric ng tube is a flexible plastic tube inserted through the nostrils. Nasogastric intubation ryles tube insertion youtube. Nasogastric tube, sterile gloves, ph test strip or ph meter, how to insert nasogastric tube video tutorial. Check the position of the ng tube as indicated in the nasogastric tube insertion guidelines section 3. Insertion involves passing the tube through the nose, along the nasal floor, through the pharynx and down. Check the tube for correct placement by at least two and preferably three of the following methods. There are several absolute contraindications for insertion so you should be aware of these. Ppt nasogastric tube insertion powerpoint presentation.
Nasogastric tube ngt insertion gastrointestinal osce. The proximal gastric end of most ngts includes multiple drainage holes perforations and a radiopaque line that permits radiographic confirmation of the tube s positionthe levin tube, the most commonly used ngt, has a single lumen, is typically 90110 cm3543 in long, and. Polyurethane or silicone rubber feeding tubes have a narrower diameter 6 to 12fr and require the use of a stylet for insertion long tubes. To dilute and remove consumed poison, to aspirates gastric contents for analysis, equipment required. Nasogastric tube insertion noaa office of marine and.
Essentially you are inserting a tube from the patients nose into their stomach. Placement of ng tubes is always confirmed with an xray prior to use perry. Examine nostrils, select the most patent for ng tube insertion. Nasogastric tube insertion and removal larkin community hospital. Nurse for ryle tube insertion nasogastric incubation.
Nasogastric ng tube placement oxford medical education. Clinical indicatorspurpose for nasogastric tube insertion. A nasogastric tube is a narrowbore tube passed into the stomach via the nose. The main complications of ng tube insertion include aspiration and tissue trauma. Feeding purposes nice guidelines state that ng tubes should only be used in people who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. Follows standard precautions, washes hands according to cdc guidelines, wears gloves. It is used for short or mediumterm nutritional support, and also for aspiration of stomach contents eg, for decompression of intestinal obstruction. Nasogastric ng tubes may be used for feeding or for drainage read your instructions thoroughly as this will dictate the type of tube you need to use. No more hassles of visiting a hospital for routine procedures, call a nurse today. In this instance, an orogastric tube may be inserted. Identify the appropriate equipment required for ng tube insertion. Stomach aspirate will appear cloudy, green, tan, offwhite, bloody, or brown.