Where Will Nasogastric Intubation and Feeding Be Administered?
NG tubes are usually administered in the hospital. However, some patients may receive NG tubes while at home.
In the hospital, the NG tube is inserted while the patient is lying down. At home, a trained caregiver will do this procedure. The patient is instructed to bend their head, neck, and body at various angles as the tube is pushed through the nostril, down the esophagus, and into the stomach. These movements will help ease the tube into position without causing much pain or discomfort. The patient is sometimes asked to swallow or take small sips of water while the tube is in the esophagus so that the tube can slide more easily. The doctor will reposition the tube if it is causing discomfort or pain.