Orogastric and nasogastric tubes are used for both decompression and feeding in the NICU. The placement and use of these tubes are one of the most frequent nursing procedures in the NICU.

Feeding tubes can be placed surgically, endoscopically or by interventional radiology. Nasogastric Tube (NG): An NG tube passes through the nose, down the throat and esophagus and ends in the stomach.

If a rabbit is ill or will be undergoing certain types of surgery, it may need to be fed using a nasogastric tube. Nasogastric intubation is easy and is an effective means of delivering nutrition ...

Gestational age ranged from 25-32wks. 7/8 had nasogastric (NG) tubes for 3-7 1/2 mo. and the 8th had a gastrostomy tube (GT) s/p NEC. 5/8 patients were on long term theophylline therapy and 3 were ...