General
ng tube
What does ng tube mean?
A flexible catheter inserted through the nostril into the stomach for decompression, feeding, medication, or gastric lavage.
"Drop an NG tube to decompress that bowel obstruction."
Origin
Short for 'nasogastric tube,' from 'naso-' (nose) plus 'gastric' (stomach).
Frequently asked questions
What is an NG tube?
It is a nasogastric tube, a flexible catheter passed through the nose into the stomach for decompression, feeding, medication, or draining stomach contents.
What does NG stand for?
It is short for nasogastric, from 'naso-' meaning nose and 'gastric' meaning stomach.
Why is an NG tube placed?
Common reasons include decompressing a bowel obstruction, feeding a patient who cannot eat, giving medication, or removing stomach contents.
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