Indications for nasogastric tube insertion, the procedure for inserting a nasogastric tube and how to check whether it is in the correct position. Abstract Durai, R. et al (2009) Nasogastric tubes 1: ...

This first of two articles on nasogastric tube insertion explains the procedure for a child or young person, including ethical, practical and safety considerations. This article, the first of two on ...

Nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion in anesthetized and intubated patients remains a technically challenging procedure, with failure potentially leading to repeated attempts, increased procedural time ...

Considering lung collapse (pneumothorax) affects 2-5% of 35 million feeding tube placements every year worldwide, the safe placement of a nasogastric feeding tube requires special medical care.

In the largest Nordic study to date concerning esophageal cancer surgery, the researchers found clear evidence that decompression with a nasogastric tube is associated with less serious complications.

This briefing describes the regulated use of the technology for the indication specified, in the setting described, and with any other specific equipment referred to. It is the responsibility of ...

A healthy nurse has been praised by hundreds of people online after she spent the day with a nasal gastric tube - just so she could better empathise with her patients. Dorcas Boamah, 27, often has to ...