A nasogastric (NG) tube is a long, thin, hollow tube which is inserted into the nose, down the throat and into the stomach. You can use the tube to feed your child if they are unable to take enough food by mouth or if they are not safely able to take food by mouth. Liquid feeds pass through the tube into the stomach.
While your child’s NG tube is in place, it is very important to follow the detailed feeding and care instructions given to you by your healthcare team.
Below you will find resources to help you better understand, cope with and/or support someone with an NG feeding tube.
| Nasogastric tube guide |
| Nasogastric tube teaching checklist |
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