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Naso Gastric Tube Insertion and Removal
Naso Gastric Tube Insertion and Removal
Naso Gastric Tube Insertion and Removal
Section: ______________________
Basic Concept: A tube that is inserted through the nose, down the throat and esophagus, and
into the stomach. It can be used to give drugs, liquids, and liquid food, or used to remove
substances from the stomach. Giving food through a nasogastric tube is a type of enteral
nutrition. Also called gastric feeding tube and NG tube.
Objectives:
1. To remove section and Gaseous substances from the Gastro Intestinal Tract to prevent
abdominal distention
2. To instill nutritional supplement or feeding into the stomach for patient who are
unable to swallow fluids
3. To apply intestinal pressure by means of an inflated balloon to prevent internal
hemorrhage
4. To irrigate the stomach in case of active bleeding
5. To obtain specimen for gastric content for laboratory studies.
Equipment:
A. Salem Sump or Naso Gastric Tube
B. WATER proof pad or towel
C. Two inches hypoallergenic tape
D. Water soluble or KY jelly
E. Penlight
F. Glass of water
G. Straw
H. Emesis Basin
I. Asepto Syringe
J. Stethoscope
K. Rubber Band
L. Safety Pins
M. Connecting Tube
N. Suction Apparatus (Optional)
O. Normal Saline Solution
P. Gloves
Patient
A. Explain the procedure to the patient. Tell the patient that he may feel discomfort in
his nose and that the procedure may cause him to gag or shed tears.
B. To facilitate easy insertion, have the patient practice panting, mouth breathing and
swallowing.
C. Establish a hand signals technique, the patient can use when he needs to rest during
the insertion.
D. Place in a high- fowlers position.
E. Place a towel or water proof pad in the chest,
F. Remove any dentures that do not fit well.
Implementation Rationale
1. Put on Gloves
NGT REMOVAL
a. Preparation
1. Verify the doctors order
2. Instruct the patient of the procedure
b. Equipment
1. Gloves
2. Clean Towel
3. Tissue
4. Asepto Syringe
5. Normal Saline
c. Patient
1. Assess for gastric drainage, bowel sound, flatus, nausea, vomiting and abdominal
distention
2. Explain the procedure
3. Position Semi- Fowlers
4. Place a clean towel chest area of the patient and offer tissues for the patient.
Implementation Rationale
1. Check for the placement of the tube
6. Do Mouth Care