stomach tube
Nasogastric insertion device
A stomach tube is a flexible tube inserted through the nose or mouth and down the esophagus into the stomach.
It's used to deliver nutrition, medication, or fluids to patients who cannot swallow, or to pump out stomach contents in cases of poisoning or overdose: The ER team inserted a stomach tube to remove the pills.
- nasogastricNose-to-stomach route
- feedingGiving food to
- intubationPlacing airway tube
- nourishmentFood that sustains life
- esophagusFood tube to stomach
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