76 Insertion Of A Nasogastric Tube

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Insertion of a small-bore tube to the stomach through the nasopharynx.
Decompression of stomach (to remove fluids and gas).
To prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting after surgery or traumatic events by decompressing the stomach.
To determine the amount or pressure and motor activity of GI tract (diagnostic studies).
To give gastric lavage (to irrigate the stomach in case of active bleeding or poisoning).
5. To obtain specimen (gastric contents) for laboratory studies.
6. To administer medication.
7. To give gastric gavages (feed directly into the stomach).