This comprehensive guide teaches patients and families how to safely perform nasogastric tube feeding at home. It covers everything from preparing different types of feeds and medications to proper feeding techniques, safety checks, and troubleshooting common problems. The material helps caregivers confidently manage tube feeding while ensuring their loved one receives proper nutrition and medication safely.

Performing Nasogastric (NGT) Feeding

Nasogastric Tube (NGT) feeding is needed when a person cannot eat or take medications by mouth. In this video, you will learn how to prepare your care recipient for feeding, check that the tube is properly positioned in the stomach and perform the feeding.

Troubleshooting Common Nasogastric Tube Issues

In this video, you will learn how to solve common issues that may arise with a Nasogastric Tube (NGT).

Preparing Milk Feeds for Nasogastric Tube (NGT) 

Feeding A dietitian will provide advice on the most appropriate enteral feeds to meet the nutritional needs of your care recipient with Nasogastric Tube (NGT). In this video, you will learn how to prepare different enteral feeds for NGT feeding.

Caring for Your Care Recipient with Nasogastric Tube (NGT)

A Nasogastric Tube (NGT) is a thin and flexible tube that goes in the nose and down into the stomach. It is used to give your care recipient Oral Nutritional Supplements or milk and medications when they are unable to consume by mouth. It is important to know how to care for your care recipient and the tube. In this video, you will learn how to perform oral and nasal care for your care recipient, secure the tube in place as well as prevent pressure injuries and tube blockages.