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What is a diagnostic indication for nasogastric (NG) intubation?
What is a diagnostic indication for nasogastric (NG) intubation?
- Identification of the esophagus and stomach on a chest radiograph (correct)
- Relief of symptoms and bowel rest in the setting of small-bowel obstruction
- Feeding
- Bowel irrigation
In which scenario is NG intubation used for therapeutic indications?
In which scenario is NG intubation used for therapeutic indications?
- Diagnosis of tracheoesophageal fistula (TOF)
- Gastric decompression, including maintenance of a decompressed state after endotracheal intubation (correct)
- Administration of medication
- Aspiration of gastric content from recent ingestion of toxic material
What is a therapeutic indication for NG intubation in the context of small-bowel obstruction?
What is a therapeutic indication for NG intubation in the context of small-bowel obstruction?
- Relief of symptoms and bowel rest (correct)
- Feeding
- Aspiration of gastric content from recent ingestion of toxic material
- Administration of medication
When might an NG tube be kept following corrosive ingestion?
When might an NG tube be kept following corrosive ingestion?
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What is a diagnostic indication for nasogastric (NG) intubation?
What is a diagnostic indication for nasogastric (NG) intubation?
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What is a diagnostic indication for nasogastric (NG) intubation?
What is a diagnostic indication for nasogastric (NG) intubation?
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When might an NG tube be kept following corrosive ingestion?
When might an NG tube be kept following corrosive ingestion?
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What is a therapeutic indication for NG intubation in the context of small-bowel obstruction?
What is a therapeutic indication for NG intubation in the context of small-bowel obstruction?
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What is a diagnostic indication for nasogastric (NG) intubation?
What is a diagnostic indication for nasogastric (NG) intubation?
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In which scenario is NG intubation used for therapeutic indications?
In which scenario is NG intubation used for therapeutic indications?
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