A nasogastric tube goes into your nose and down to your stomach to give you nutrients and hydration if you have difficulty swallowing. The thin, soft tube is flexible and allows food to enter the ...

Many myths surround the utility of nasogastric lavage in the exploration of upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, and physicians need to be aware of its significant shortcomings when considering its ...

Indications for nasogastric tube insertion, the procedure for inserting a nasogastric tube and how to check whether it is in the correct position. Abstract Durai, R. et al (2009) Nasogastric tubes 1: ...

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