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Nasogastric Tube Feeding

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​A nasogastric tube (NG tube) is a special tube that carries food, oral nutrition supplements and medicine to the stomach through the nose. What do you need to prepare? What are the steps? When should you seek help with SGH and/or your healthcare provider?