NG/OG Tubes

Question 1

Indications

Answer 1

-decompress stomach
-introduce fluids
-Assist in diagnosis through analysis of gastric contents
-prevention of vomiting and aspiration
-entral feeding

Question 2

Contraindications

Answer 2

-head trauma
-Maxillofacial injury
-Anterior fossa skull fracture
History esophageal stricture
Esophageal varices
Alkali ingestion
Comatose pts
Care with suspected C-Spine injury

Question 3

Complications

Answer 3

Nasal irritation
Sinusitis
Epistaxis
Rhinorrhea
Skin erosion
Esophagotracheal fistula
Aspiration pneumonia
Hypoxia
Cyanosis
Respiratory arrest

Question 4

Advantages of a small bore tube

Answer 4

Less trauma
Better pt tolerance

Question 5

Disadvantages of a small bore tube

Answer 5

Dislocate easily
Prone to occlusion
Coiling

Question 6

Advantages of a large bore tube

Answer 6

Less likely to occlude
Less likely to coil

Question 7

Disadvantages of a large tube

Answer 7

-more trauma
-pt intolerance