Surgery Definition - What is the common problem with nasogastric tube insertion?
What is the common problem with nasogastric tube insertion?
The common problem with nasogastric tube insertion is the possibility of intubating the trachea. This can be avoided by asking patient to swallow water when tube is at the back of the throat as epiglottis covers the glottis while swallowing.
The common problem with nasogastric tube insertion is the possibility of intubating the trachea. This can be avoided by asking patient to swallow water when tube is at the back of the throat as epiglottis covers the glottis while swallowing.
