Should nasogastric tube be change at which day?

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2026-04-01 14:45

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An NG tube should be left in for the duration of treatment. Changing the tube would put the patient at higher risk for trauma to the nasal passage, and esophagus, and higher risk for infection than putting the tube in once and taking it out when you're finished with it.

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