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Fine plastic tube inserted through the nose and thence into the stomach for enteral nutrition.<\/p>\n

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A tube passed through the nose into the stomach.<\/p>\n

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The tube inserted through the nose and ending in the stomach that carries liquid nourishment.<\/p>\n

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Tube passed into the stomach through the nose used to aspirate stomach contents and secretions or to facilitate nasogastric feeding.<\/p>\n

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A small-caliber tube inserted in the nose and leading to the stomach for feeding or suctioning.<\/p>\n

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A thin, flexible tube passed through the nose, esophagus, and into the stomach. The tube may be used to feed a person who cannot eat food by mouth; as part of postoperative management; to remove blood or other substances from the stomach; and to perform diagnostic procedures.<\/p>\n

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A thin, flexible, plastic tube that is passed through the nose down into the stomach. Its purpose is to provide a pathway for nourishment or to drain away secretions. Doctors may insert a nasogastric tube in cases such as a gastrectomy, surgical removal of all or part of the stomach; intestinal perforation, a hole or erosion most often caused by a peptic ulcer; or pyloric stenosis, partial or complete blockage of the outlet from the stomach to the duodenum.<\/p>\n

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A small-bore plastic or rubber tube passed into the stomach through the nose, pharynx and then the oesophagus. It is used either to withdraw gas and liquid from the stomach or to pass food or drugs into it.<\/p>\n

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A tube inserted through the nose and extending into the stomach. It may be used for emptying the stomach of gas and liquids or for administering liquids to the patient.<\/p>\n

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A slender plastic tube inserted through the nostril, traversing the esophagus (the gullet), and extending into the stomach.<\/p>\n

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Nasogastric tubes find frequent application in extracting or draining gastric fluids from the stomach in cases of intestinal obstruction (e.g., pyloric stenosis) or impaired gastrointestinal functionality (which may arise post an abdominal surgery). These tubes are also utilized for administering liquid nutrition to individuals unable to consume solids, procuring samples of stomach secretions for analysis, and clearing the stomach following drug overdoses or ingestion of toxic substances.<\/p>\n

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The process of inserting the tube is a swift and straightforward procedure, causing minimal discomfort and not necessitating anesthesia. Following lubrication, the tube is gently guided into one nostril and, coordinated with the patient’s swallowing, smoothly advanced down the throat and into the stomach. To confirm proper positioning within the stomach, a fluid sample is drawn through a syringe and can be subjected to acidity testing. Subsequently, the contents of the stomach are either allowed to drain naturally or extracted using a syringe or suction device. Introduction of fluids for lavage or feeding can be achieved through a funnel. In instances where the tube needs to remain in place for an extended duration, the exposed end is secured to the patient’s face using tape.<\/p>\n

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