NGT

• Enteral Feeding is also refer as Gavage Feeding
• Indications

  • unconscious
  • problem with swallowing
  • physiological anorexia
  • psychological problems
• Types of NGT

  • Levin Tube (frequently used in hospital)
  • Salen Sump Tube
  • Miller Abott Tube
  • Sengstaken Blakemore Tube
• Enteral Methods

  • Nasogastric
  • Gastrostomy
  • Jejunostomy
• Enteral Access Devices

  • Orogastric Tube
  • Nasogastric Tube
• Nasogastric Tube

  • nose > nasopharynx > alimentary tract
• Entering Feeding is used for those who have problems with gastrointestinal problems
• Intermittent Feeding goes straight to the stomach

  • 300-500 mL
  • monitor for distention and aspiration
• Continuous Feeding is used with infusion pump
• Cyclic Feeding is used for less than 24 hrs at night
• Purpose of NGT

  • Provide feeding
  • Administer medication
  • Decompression
  • Irrigation
  • Supplemental fluids
  • To obtain specimen for laboratory analysis
• NGT size for neonates 6fr (feeding) and 8fr (decompression)
• NGT size for infants to 5yrs 8fr (feeding) and 8-10fr (decompression)
• NGT size for above 5yrs 8-10fr (feeding) and 10-14fr (decompression)