A nasogastric tube, or NG tube, is a long flexible tube inserted through your child's nose and down the throat into the stomach. It delivers formula directly into the stomach to give children the nutrition they need.
NG feeding can be on a schedule. Or it can be ongoing, with help from a pump.
Some children are also allowed to eat or drink through the mouth while the tube is in place.
Inserting the tube usually isn't painful, but it may feel uncomfortable. Your child will likely need the tube for only a short time.
A nasogastric (NG) tube is a long flexible tube inserted into a person's nose and threaded into the stomach to deliver fluid that contains nutrients directly into the stomach (tube feeding). An NG tube may also be used to drain liquid or air from the stomach and to deliver medicines to a person who temporarily cannot swallow.
A nasogastric (NG) tube is a long flexible tube inserted into a person's nose and threaded into the stomach. An NG tube may be used for treatments such as draining liquid or air from the stomach and delivering medicines.
It also can deliver fluid that contains nutrients directly into the stomach. This is called tube feeding.
An NG tube can be used for different kinds of treatments. For example, it may be used to:
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
Watch closely for changes in your child's health, and be sure to contact your doctor if your child has any problems.
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