nasogastric

Adjective

Meaning

(medicine) Pertaining both to the nose and to the stomach.

(medicine, usually and more specifically) Pertaining to nasogastric intubation, wherein a tube is inserted through the nostril, past the throat, and into the stomach.

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A nasogastric tube can be used in young children to administer fluids if warranted. citation Eating WHO recommends a child with diarrhea continue to be fed. Source: Internet

The KUB is also used to assess positioning of indwelling devices such as ureteric stents and nasogastric tubes. Source: Internet

Initially, treatment is similar to that for patients with thermal burns, and continued care can only be supportive (e.g. intravenous fluids and nasogastric or parenteral feeding ) and symptomatic (e. Source: Internet

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