5 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a nasogastric tube for patients?
Enteral feeding
Which method is considered the gold standard for assessing the placement of a nasogastric tube?
Chest x-ray
How can complications related to NG tubes be managed if the patency is blocked?
Flush the tube with water
What is the key difference between an NG tube and a G tube in terms of insertion location?
NG tube is inserted through the nose to stomach while G tube is through the abdomen to stomach
In what situation would a large-bore nasogastric tube, greater than 12 French, be typically used?
For gastric decompression or removal of secretions
Learn about the different purposes of a nasogastric tube, including decompression, enteral feeding, compression, and lavage. Understand how to assess the placement of the tube using the gold standard method and different sizes for specific purposes.
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