Describe the techniques used to assess placement of a nasogastric tube
What will be an ideal response?
Correct placement of a nasogastric tube can be determined via
palpating the left side of the neck dorsal to jugular groove. Palpation is assisted by moving the tube. Keep finger tips in a fixed position on the cranial one-third of neck then palpate for passage of the tube under the fingertips.
sucking on the tube end to confirm negative pressure. Gastric contents (hay) can also be
smelled at this point.
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