Why Perform a Nasogastric Tube Aspiration?
Nasogastric tube aspiration procedures are performed to expel fluids from the stomach. Fluids and acids are drained through the tube and pumped by a machine into a canister. When a person is having his or her stomach “pumped”, this is the method by which it occurs. There are numerous reasons why such a procedure is necessary. Some such reasons are high alcohol consumption, poisoning, and bowel obstructions. document.getElementById(‘adsense_placeholder_2’).innerHTML = document.getElementById(‘adsense_ad_2_hidden’).innerHTML; How is a Nasogastric Tube Aspiration Performed? The nasogastric tube is held up to the side of the patient’s face and the distance from the ear to the nose is estimated. The NG tube is inserted into the nasal cavity, pushed passed the septum, lowered down the esophagus, through the chest into the stomach region. Often, patients are provided IV fluids to help flush the waste out of their bodies as they are being sucked out through the nasogastric tube. All fluids are
