How to Make a Nasogastric (NG) Tube More Comfortable
Let your doctor know if you have any history of nasal injury.. Ask about anesthesia or sedation to reduce discomfort.. Agree on a signal to let the doctor know if you're in distress.
Steps
Let your doctor know if you have any history of nasal injury.
Let your doctor know if you have any history of nasal injury.
Ask about anesthesia or sedation to reduce discomfort.
Ask about anesthesia or sedation to reduce discomfort.
Agree on a signal to let the doctor know if you're in distress.
Agree on a signal to let the doctor know if you're in distress.
Talk to your doctor about curling and lubricating the tube.
Talk to your doctor about curling and lubricating the tube.
Request water to sip during the insertion process.
Request water to sip during the insertion process.
Sit upright to make the insertion easier, if possible.
Sit upright to make the insertion easier, if possible.
Tuck in your chin to help widen your throat.
Tuck in your chin to help widen your throat.
Keep swallowing as the tube enters your throat.
Keep swallowing as the tube enters your throat.
Clean the area around the tube as needed with a washcloth and warm water.
Clean the area around the tube as needed with a washcloth and warm water.
Rinse your mouth regularly to prevent dryness and irritation.
Rinse your mouth regularly to prevent dryness and irritation.
Keep the tube securely pinned in place to reduce nasal discomfort.
Keep the tube securely pinned in place to reduce nasal discomfort.
Talk to your doctor about how often to change the tube's location.
Talk to your doctor about how often to change the tube's location.
Wash your skin with soap and water before putting on new tape.
Wash your skin with soap and water before putting on new tape.
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