What are NG tubes made of?

Abbreviated NG tube. It is a flexible tube made of rubber or plastic, and it has bidirectional potential. It can be used to remove the contents of the stomach, including air, to decompress the stomach, or to remove small solid objects and fluid, such as poison, from the stomach.

What are the different types of NG tubes?

Your physician will choose the type and diameter of nasogastric (NG) tube that will best suit your needs, that include lavage, aspiration, enteral therapy, or stomach decompression. The different types of tubes are the Levin, Salem sump, and Moss.

What are the 2 types of nasogastric tubes?

Types of nasogastric tubes include:

• Levin catheter, which is a single lumen, small bore NG tube.
• Salem Sump catheter, which is a large bore NG tube with double lumen.
• Dobhoff tube, which is a small bore NG tube with a weight at the end intended to pull it by gravity during insertion.

What supplies are needed for NG tube insertion?

Syringe, 10 mL. Glass of water with a straw. Water-based lubricant. Toomey syringe, 60 mL.

How long should an NG tube stay in?

The use of a nasogastric tube is suitable for enteral feeding for up to six weeks. Polyurethane or silicone feeding tubes are unaffected by gastric acid and can therefore remain in the stomach for a longer period than PVC tubes, which can only be used for up to two weeks.

What happens if NG tube is in lungs?

The tube may enter the lungs Because of the proximity of the larynx to the oesophagus, the nasogastric tube may enter the larynx and trachea (Lo et al, 2008). This may cause a pneumothorax (Zausig et al, 2008). When the tube is in the airway, it will cause severe irritation and cough.

How far should an NG tube go in?

The NG tube should remain in the midline down to the level of the diaphragm. The NG tube should bisect the carina. The tip of the NG tube should be clearly visible and below the left hemidiaphragm. The tip of the NG tube should be approximately 10 cm beyond the GOJ (i.e. within the stomach).

How long can a NG tube stay in?

Can you drink water with NG tube?

A speech and language therapist will assess your swallowing and will determine whether your swallowing is safe. You may be able to still eat and drink whilst you have NG tube as long as you do not have any swallowing difficulties.

Can a patient with an NG tube drink water?

What can go wrong with NG tube?

Problems that occur when putting in the NG tube include choking, coughing, trouble breathing and turning pale. Problems that occur during feeding can include vomiting and stomach bloating. Sometimes the NG tube may have moved and the mark you made on it is no longer at the nostril.

Where is proper NG tube placement?

Correct NG tube position

1. Check the tube passes vertically in the midline, or near the midline, below the level of the carina (red ring)
2. The tube MUST NOT follow the course of the right or left main bronchi.

Types of NG Tubes. Your physician will choose the type and diameter of nasogastric (NG) tube that will best suit your needs, that include lavage, aspiration, enteral therapy, or stomach decompression. The different types of tubes are the Levin, Salem sump, and Moss.

When to clamp a NG tube?

“Clamping” an NG tube is done to determine if a patient can safely have an NG tube removed. When the patient has had less than 200 cc of output over an 8-hour shift, you can attempt the clamping trial! Check on the patient in 4 hours, and release the clamp and turn on suction to see how much residue comes rushing out.

What type of NG tube is used for continuous suction?

The Salem sump and the Levin tube are commonly used NG tubes that are placed for GI decompression or drainage. The Salem sump has two lumens, one for drainage and one for air. The drainage lumen is usually connected to low continuous suction. At times, however, higher levels may be needed.

What does an NG tube do?

A nasogastric (NG) tube is a flexible tube of rubber or plastic that is passed through the nose, down through the esophagus, and into the stomach. It can be used to either remove substances from or add them to the stomach. An NG tube is only meant to be used on a temporary basis and is not for long-term use.