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Indications |
Prior to intubation to decompress stomach Abdominal injury Suspected intestinal obstruction Suspected peritonitis Pre or post abdominal surgery |
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Contra-indications |
Suspected fractured base of skull Nasal trauma Intestinal perforation Abnormal oesophageal tract - due to possible stricture, tumour and trauma |
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Complications |
Passing the tube into the trachea Cooling of the NG tube Induce vomiting Damage to nasal passage Intra cranial placement basal skull fracture |
