Nasogastric tube:Atubethat is passed through thenoseand down through thenasopharynxandesophagusinto thestomach. AbbreviatedNG tube. It is a flexible tube made of rubber or plastic, and it has bidirectional potential. It can be used to remove the contents of the stomach, including air, todecompress胃,或删除小固体objects and fluid, such aspoison, from the stomach. AnNGtube can also be used to put substances into the stomach, and so it may be used to place nutrients directly into the stomach when apatientcannot takefoodor drink bymouth.
