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    Nasogastric Tube Feeding

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    This document discusses nasogastric tube feeding, including its definition as administering feed directly into the stomach through a tube inserted through the nose. It is used to provide nourishment to patients unable to feed themselves or orally, and to administer medications. Indications include GI bleeding evaluation and gastric decompression, while contraindications include severe facial trauma or esophageal abnormalities. Potential complications are also outlined.

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    This document discusses nasogastric tube feeding, including its definition as administering feed directly into the stomach through a tube inserted through the nose. It is used to provide nourishment to patients unable to feed themselves or orally, and to administer medications. Indications include GI bleeding evaluation and gastric decompression, while contraindications include severe facial trauma or esophageal abnormalities. Potential complications are also outlined.

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    This document discusses nasogastric tube feeding, including its definition as administering feed directly into the stomach through a tube inserted through the nose. It is used to provide nourishment to patients unable to feed themselves or orally, and to administer medications. Indications include GI bleeding evaluation and gastric decompression, while contraindications include severe facial trauma or esophageal abnormalities. Potential complications are also outlined.

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    Nasogastric Tube Feeding

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    Alice sylviya Samuel
    This document discusses nasogastric tube feeding, including its definition as administering feed directly into the stomach through a tube inserted through the nose. It is used to provide nourishment to patients unable to feed themselves or orally, and to administer medications. Indications include GI bleeding evaluation and gastric decompression, while contraindications include severe facial trauma or esophageal abnormalities. Potential complications are also outlined.

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    NASOGASTRIC TUBE

    FEEDING

    PRESENTED BY
    S.ALICE SYLVIYA,
    M.SC (N) I YEAR,
    COLLEGE OF NURSING,
    SRIPMS.
    DEFINITION

    It is defined as the administration of feed directly into the


    stomach through a tube passed into stomach through the
    nose (nasogastric) or mouth (orogastric).
    PURPOSES

    To provide adequate nourishment to patients who cannot feed


    themselves.
    To administer medications.
    To provide nourishment to patients who cannot be fed through
    mouth. Eg. Surgery in oral cavity, unconscious/ comatose state.
    INDICATIONS

    Evaluation of upper GI bleeding.


    Aspiration of gastric fluid content.
    Gastric decompression.
    Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
    Hepatic failure/ Renal failure.
    Cerebrovascular accident.
    Brain tumor.
    Preoperative preparation.
    Gastrointestinal cancer/ surgery.
    Pancreatitis.
    Orthopaedic trauma
    Anorexia nervosa
    Inborn errors of metabolism
    CONTRA INDICATIONS

    Severe maxillofacial trauma.


    Naso/ oropharyngeal obstruction.
    Oesophageal abnormality like stricture/ perforation.
    ARTICLES NEEDED FOR
    NASOGASTRIC INSERTION AND
    FEEDING

    Nasogastric tube (8 to 12 fr.)


    Stethoscope.
    Water soluble lubricant.
    60 ml/ leur lock syringe/ catheter tip syringe.
    Hypoallergic tape.
    pH indicator strip
    Glass of water and straw
    Emesis basin
    Towel
    Clean gloves
    Tongue blade
    Inch tape
    Formula feed
    Disposable feeding bag
    Kidney tray
    COMPLICATIONS

    Aspiration
    Nasal ulceration
    Tube occlusion/ tube displacement
    Perforation
    Peritonitis
    Pneumonia
    Abscess formation

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