
How To Reinsert Nasogastric Tube?

Posted on
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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Question : Patient had ng tube for sbo which became clogged PA d/c'd tube and is unable to reinsert the tube. What's next?
Brief Answer:
Insert it under xray guidance.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Insert it under xray/fluoroscopy guidance.Other option is, it can be done with help of endoscopy.
Or last resort remains is putting it through skin into stomach, it is called gastrostomy tube placement.
Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.
Insert it under xray guidance.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Insert it under xray/fluoroscopy guidance.Other option is, it can be done with help of endoscopy.
Or last resort remains is putting it through skin into stomach, it is called gastrostomy tube placement.
Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.
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