Intermittently inspect the patient’s mouth to ensure the NG tube isn’t coiling within the oral cavity.Ħ.If the patient becomes distressed, pause to give them some time to recover.Avoid forcing the NG tube if significant resistance is encountered. If resistance is met, rotating the NG tube can aid insertion.This is often the most uncomfortable part for the patient.Gently advance the NG tube through the nasopharynx:
Insert the NG tube through one of the patient’s nostrils.ĥ. Warn the patient you are about to insert the NG tube.Ĥ. If available, a local anaesthetic should be sprayed towards the back of the patient’s throat.ģ. If a patient has suffered head trauma and a base of skull fracture has not been ruled out, NG tube insertion should be avoided due to the potential risk of entering the cranial vault.Ģ. Position the patient sitting comfortably on a chair or bed. latex).Īsk the patient if they have any pain before continuing with the clinical procedure. Gain consent to proceed with NG tube insertion.Ĭheck if the patient has any allergies (e.g. If at any point it becomes too uncomfortable and you want me to stop, just tap on my arm.” The procedure will be uncomfortable, but it shouldn’t be painful or take very long. Because of this, we need to place a fine tube through your nose going into your stomach to allow us to provide you with nutrition. Introduce yourself to the patient including your name and role.Ĭonfirm the patient’s name and date of birth.īriefly explain what the procedure will involve using patient-friendly language: “At the moment you’re having trouble swallowing food in the normal way.
Wash your hands and don PPE if appropriate.
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