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A nasogastric (NG) tube is a thin, soft flexible tube made of plastic or rubber, is inserted through the nose, down the throat (esophagus), and into the stomach to deliver food, liquid, or medication, or to remove substances from the stomach. NG tube is also known as the gastric feeding tube. Careoxy provides a nurse for home to Nasogastric Tube Insertion, can be placed temporarily or for extended periods, depending on the patient’s condition.
The person who is unable to tolerate solid foods by mouth then NG tube is used to give nutrients via liquid nutrition. Nasogastric Tube is used in various medical conditions such as-
Our Trained and caring nurses at Careoxy take all the necessary care and precaution while performing the process of Nasogastric tube insertion. Careoxy Home Nurses help out the patient for NG tube insertion to drain the gastric contents, introduce a passage into the GI tract, obtain a specimen of the patient’s gastric contents, and decompress the patient’s stomach.
Before Starting Nasogastric Tube Insertion Procedure, Need some equipment-
Preparation
Use Lubricant
NG tube will apply water soluble lubricant on the upper part of the tube for 5-10 cm for easy insertion of the tube.
Patient Positioning
Place the patient in a sitting position.
Insertion
Placement
Secure The Tube
To secure the tube, Use a 4- to 5-inch piece of adhesive tape to the Patient's nose to prevent movement.
Post Insertion
Use the tube for feeding or apparatus, or if not in use close it.
Care for After Nasogastric Tube Insertion
Flush small tubes, such as intestinal feeding tubes, with 15 to 35 mL of tap water at least 2 to 3 times a day.
Changing a nasogastric tube at home needs a professional nurse, So we provide 24/7 home nursing services for NG tube change & care for it. Our Nurse follow some steps and considerations:
Nasogastric Tube Feeding Procedures are used to feed patients who cannot take in enough calories by mouth but have a functioning digestive system. Liquid nutrition through a nasogastric tube is placed in the nose or mouth and slid into the stomach. The liquid food is put into the tube and flows to the stomach.
A common complication associated with Nasogastric tubes is diarrhea. The risk of diarrhea depends on some underlying conditions.
Using different medications while having a Nasogastric feeding tube also affects your risk, as does receiving tube feeds through the NG tube.
With diarrhea, you may experience an imbalance of electrolytes (minerals that help muscles contract and keep you hydrated), malnutrition, and infection, so our nurse provides proper treatment if it occurs.
Nasogastric Tube Feeding can cause unpleasant side effects like reflux, nausea, and vomiting in some people. Other NG tube complications include:
Even once NG Tube is properly placed, it's possible that it could get blocked or torn. In this situation, our nurse moves out of the NG tube of place, which is known as dislodgement.
Dislodgment occurs in 20% to 80% of patients who receive an NG feeding tube. Most risk is greater in older adults with cognitive problems, who may disrupt the tube because they don't understand what the tube is or why they have it.
Nasogastric tubes are of three types, namely;
Here are a few points that our nurse follow for effective nasogastric tube care at home;
Our Nurse for home is professional that is available for 24/7 service for home patients. Nurses play a very crucial role in the care and management of Nasogastric tubes. They ensure that the NG tube is functioning properly and keeping patients comfortable. If you want to book Careoxy nurse please fill the enquiry form. We will contact you soon.
Ans - Careoxy Nurse help patients to brush their teeth twice a day, Change the tape the other day or when it loose, Clean the nostril area regularly with warm water and apply lubricant when needed, check the tube regularly for proper functioning, flush the tube after medication or feeding.
Ans - Because careoxy provides 24/7 service, if a client is not satisfied with the nurse, we have more replacements.
Ans - Go to the enquiry form, fill your name, Phone number, Select patient gender, Select patient condition, write something if required, then click on send enquiry button.
Ans - Yes, you can get more services from us. Careoxy provides caretaker attendant, nurses and medical equipment on rent for home patients.
Ans - Yes, Careoxy provides 12h to 24h services for home patients.
