Nasogastric Tube: Indication Contraindication and Complication

• Indication:

1. Diagnostic: 

• Upper GI bleeding
• Upper GI obstruction

1. Therapeutic: 

• Feeding in unconscious patient
• Nasogastric suction in intestinal obstruction
• GI bleeding
• Acute abdomen
• Post operative
• Medication in comatose
• GI wash or lavage in pyloric stenosis
• Non-corrosive poisoning, drug overdose

• Contraindications: 

• Corrosive poisoning
• Kerosene oil poisoning
• Severe maxillo facial trauma
• Nasopharyngeal or esophageal obstruction

• Complications: 

• Rhinitis, pharyngitis, ulcerations in esophagus
• Aspiration pneumonia/death if tube enters trachea
• Blockage of tube
• Perforation of esophagus
• Chance of respiratory tract infections on prolonged intubation

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