Types of NG tubes
This type of tube is a single lumen
What is a levin tube?
Your patient has recently had facial trauma and you don't want to insert an NG due to the risk of damaging this body part
What is the cribiform plate?
In the insertion process, what do you need to do before anything else?
What is introduce yourself to the patient and perform hand hygiene?
This type of tube is inserted using a metal stylet
What is a dobhoff tube?
This is the position you should position your patient in for NG tube insertion and removal.
What is high fowler's?
This type of tube has two lumen and is specifically designed for suction
What is a salem sump tube?
This is a condition in which the vessels in the esophagus are dilated, often secondary to cirrhosis. In these patients we want to be careful with NG tube insertion.
What are esophageal varices?
This is the body landmark you use to measure your NG tube length.
What is xiphoid process?