NG tube help..not very familiar with NGs

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Specializes in Trauma/MedSurg.

Hey, I was wondering if anyone could give me a brief overview of NGs and the different types, when they are indicated, and what their purpose usually is for. I know after different surgeries it is important to keep the stomach empty, I also have heard they decrease nausea. When/when aren't they attached to suction and what is the difference between intermittent suction and continuous? Also what are the different kinds? I have heard salem, levin, and dubhoff. I feel a little silly as a new nurse asking this and I remember studying NG tubes in books and what not, but I guess I am pretty much still lost when it comes to them. Thank you so much for any help

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Specializes in Med Surg, Ortho.

You should look in your books to refresh your memory, and you can also google and learn quite a bit from legitimate web sites.

IMO, I think you search out this info yourself instead of asking on a forum like this.

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Specializes in Trauma/MedSurg.

I do open my book and study regularly as a nurse. I also have tried sites. The information I get still does not help me understand all the indications for NGs, I was asking on this forum to perhaps get advice based on real experiences from fellow nurses, that's all.

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You should search within this site. Here is alink I found a few wks ag:

https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/ng-tube-question-118840.html

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Specializes in Trauma/MedSurg.

thank u!

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