Results: NG tube
Published on 02/10/2019
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An Nasogastric tube is a tube that is passed through the nose and down through the nasopharynx and esophagus into the stomach. Have you ever had a Nasogastric Tube (abbreviated NG tube)? Yes
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An NG tube can also be used to put substances into the stomach, and so it may be used to place nutrients directly into the stomach when a patient cannot take food or drink by mouth. Did you ever have one for this reason? Yes
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If so, did having it placed hurt? Yes
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