This first of two articles on nasogastric tube insertion explains the procedure for a child or young person, including ethical, practical and safety considerations. This article, the first of two on ...

A nasogastric tube goes into your nose and down to your stomach to give you nutrients and hydration if you have difficulty swallowing. The thin, soft tube is flexible and allows food to enter the ...

A nasogastric tube is thin, soft, and flexible. The tube feeds directly into your baby’s stomach and food is processed through normal digestion. It shouldn't make your baby uncomfortable. The tubes ...

A whole-system approach to nasogastric tubes led by nurses is improving patient safety at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This initiative won the patient safety improvement ...