Why would you think getting an NG put into you would be a pleasant experience? That's why its a last resort if feeding orally can't be done. That's also why most patients are sedated when its inserted. Just make sure its down the right tube!!! One of the residents inserted it into someone's bronchi and had to reinsert it into the patient.

If you want to minimize aspiration, I suggest extending it into the small bowel. But then you need a kao for that.

the purpose of the NG tube is to feed a patient that is otherwise unable to eat food orally, and yes the tube goes all the way to the stomach through the nose.

and paras make sure you don't end up being one of those physicians who asks that we check for aspiration caused by the feed tube... we call those drs stupid ;)

NASOGASTRIC!??? WTF? Did you like get a tube shoved up your nose so far it went into your stomach!????

Also, for the curious, what I learned at school today: nasogastric tubes are super-easy to put in, but having it done to you is a bitch. I shall endeavour to remember that horrible experience when I order them for patients.

Happy Anniversary, kids.

Happy anniversary Matt and Keri!

dude!

this is so not a productive use of my time today, but whatever... check this out!

Jere and Dana

If i was to come tomorrow night- could you send directions. I have never been to your house.
Thanks

uhh...



what on earth were they thinking??


and... uh, a knitting tattoo??

I'm going down to Calgary for the last show of the season. Unfortunately I am leaving at 8:30 in the morning so I'm going to miss the get-together. So, Dana and Jer - I have a wedding present for you when I get back. Sorry about that!

Leo - get better soon!

Alison - Glad you enjoyed the book, I'll get it back from you whenever I see you next. What did you think of the 19 years later bit?