Nasogastric (NG) tube: Different Types of NG Tubes, Insertion, Uses, and Complications

Nasogastric (NG) tube, Different Types of NG Tubes, Insertion, Uses, and Complications

Nasogastric tube (NG tube) can be of different types, and is used for various purposes. It is a flexible plastic tube which is inserted through the nostril down the posterior oropharynx, and inside the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine. NG tube is used to decompress the stomach in intestinal obstruction or … Read more