Outcome For Ng Tube. Stop advancing and completely withdraw the nasogastric tube if at any time the patient experiences respiratory distress is unable to speak has significant nasal hemorrhage or if the tube meets significant resistance. Levin catheter which is a single lumen small bore NG tubeIt is more appropriate for administration of medication or nutrition.
Whether to have tube feeding when dysphagia arises has been a significant and controversial issue to elderly with dementia. The tube is removed when its diagnostic or therapeutic function is no longer needed Why is Inserting and Verifying Placement of a Nasogastric Tube in the Adult Patient Important. An NG tube is meant to be used only for a short period of time.
Better understanding on the outcomes of nasogastric tube NGT feeding and careful hand feeding CHF can facilitate decision-making process.
Stop advancing and completely withdraw the nasogastric tube if at any time the patient experiences respiratory distress is unable to speak has significant nasal hemorrhage or if the tube meets significant resistance. Stop advancing and completely withdraw the nasogastric tube if at any time the patient experiences respiratory distress is unable to speak has significant nasal hemorrhage or if the tube meets significant resistance. Before and after meds. Assess patency of tube and irrigate.