nasogastric

nasogastric Definition

naso·gas·tric (-gas′trik)

adjective

of the nose and stomach, as a feeding tube inserted into the stomach via the nose

nasogastric Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

tube: Patients should be Nil by Mouth or by nasogastric tube from 6 am on the day of the PEG insertion.
feeding: Does the method of feeding make a difference, for example PEG feeding or intravenous feeding rather than nasogastric feeding.
insertion: Penrod, J. , Morse, J. , and Wilson, S. ( 1999 ) Comforting strategies used during nasogastric tube insertion.
intubation: On nasogastric intubation, the tube may be difficult to pass, but reflux of gastric fluid is generally obtained.
suction: Occasionally, nasogastric suction and intravenous fluid are needed when the patients have intestinal obstructive symptoms.

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