Preterm infants are vulnerable to pathogens and at risk of developing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) or sepsis. Nasogastric feeding tubes (NG-tubes) might contaminate feeds given through them due to ...

Brigid’s Path, Ohio’s first newborn recovery center, is now able to provide nasogastric tube feeding for infants exposed to addictive substances. Nurses at the Kettering nonprofit say this new ...

Placement of nasogastric (NG) tubes (feeding tubes) in pediatric patients is a common practice, however, the insertion procedure carries risk of serious or even potentially lethal complications. While ...

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Considering lung collapse (pneumothorax) affects 2-5% of 35 million feeding tube placements every year worldwide, the safe placement of a nasogastric feeding tube requires special medical care.

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 ...