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Doesn air go into the stomach, risking gastric dilatation ?

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Doesn air go into the stomach, risking gastric dilatation ?

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No, the upper oesophageal sphincter is effective up to pressures of 20 or 25 cm H20. If there is gastric dilatation in hospital, an NGT may be inserted with buccal mask for siphoning without any leakages.

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