Procedures

Question 1

NG Tube Placement Procedure

Answer 1

High Fowler's position
Measure and mark tube
Wind and curve
Lube
Along floor aim for ear
Flex forward
Drink/Swallow
Tape down
Aspirate and Confirm
Suction and secure

Question 2

Informed Consent

Answer 2

Name/Month/Place
Diagnosis
Purpose of the procedure
Risks and benefits
Other treatments and their risks/benefits
Risks/benefits of not receiving procedure

Question 3

NG Tube Measurement

Answer 3

Nose to
Earlobe to
Xiphoid process

Question 4

Foley Cath allergies to be aware of

Answer 4

Betadine

Latex

Question 5

Risks of NG tube insertion

Answer 5

Nosebleed
Vomiting
Aspiration
Pneumonia
Stomach/Esophagus perforation

Question 6

Purpose of NG tube in SBO

Answer 6

Remove fluids and gas from upper gastrointestinal tract

Help relieve pressure and pain

Question 7

Alternatives to an NG tube for SBO

Answer 7

Orogastric tube

Gastrostomy tube

Question 8

Orogastric Tube Benefits and risks

Answer 8

Very similar to NG
Almost identical insertion processes
Except enter through the mouth
Tube remain in place hanging out of the mouth
Most patients find the nasogastric tube much more comfortable and easier to talk
Risks are the same as NG tube

Question 9

Gastrostomy tube Benefits and Risks

Answer 9

Tube inserted directly through the body wall and into the stomach
Requires a surgical procedure to insert
Infection, bleeding, leakage of gastric contents into abdominal cavity

Question 10

Risks of not receiving NG tube for SBO

Answer 10

Continued N/V
Prolong resolution of symptoms
May also prolong hospital stay if we cant get you feeling better