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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>For the development of a tract in the esophagus that subsequently can be used for balloon dilatation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a diagnostic indication for nasogastric (NG) intubation?

    <p>Aspiration of gastric fluid content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a diagnostic indication for nasogastric (NG) intubation?

    <p>Identification of the esophagus and stomach on a chest radiograph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When might an NG tube be kept following corrosive ingestion?

    <p>To develop a tract in the esophagus for subsequent balloon dilatation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a therapeutic indication for NG intubation in the context of small-bowel obstruction?

    <p>Relief of symptoms and bowel rest in the setting of small-bowel obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a diagnostic indication for nasogastric (NG) intubation?

    <p>Identification of the esophagus and stomach on a chest radiograph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario is NG intubation used for therapeutic indications?

    <p>Relief of symptoms and bowel rest in the setting of small-bowel obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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