NG tube

Question 1

Indications;
To empty the ?, e.g. pre-?, intestinal ?, gastric ? obstruction, if ? risk.
?-operatively, e.g. to ?/? the stomach.
For ? dysphagia, e.g. ???.
To ? ill patients.

Answer 1

stomach
op
obstruction
intra
inflate/deflate
irreversible
MND
feed

Question 2

Removal;
‘?’ the patient by ? ? before removal, to ensure they can tolerate not having the NG.

Alternatives are ? placed endoscopically or surgically, ? placed surgically or ? tubes.

Answer 2

wean
intermittent spigotting
gastrostomies
jejunostomies
nasoduodenal

Question 3

Complx

Complications may be ?, ? loss, ?-itis or ? / ? intubation.
Always test the ? coming out of the tube with ? paper to ensure ?

Answer 3

pain
E-
oesophagitis
tracheal
duodenal