Ryles tube: Inserted lubricated tip end of

Inserted lubricated tip end of the tube into the nostrils gently pass the tube , taking into account the anatomy of nasopharynx If any resistance to the passing of the tube is felt. Withdraw it and slightly redirect the tube Position of the tube in to the stomach must be checked either by aspiration and instilling the 5ml air in to the tube NASOGASTRIC INSERTION – Purpose, Indications, Types of Tubes Used, Description of Ryle’s Tube , General Instructions, Preliminary Assessment, Preparation of Patient and Environment, Equipment, Procedure and Post-Procedure Care Ryles tubes , also known as a nasogastric tube . This tube is a flexible tube that is inserted through the nose or mouth and down the esophagus into the stomach. Mainly used to deliver nutrition, medication, or to remove stomach contents. Ryles tubes available in different sizes, colors. Different parts of the tube with specific function. Nasogastric tube Sizes Nasogastric tubes come in different sizes depending on the intended use. The most common sizes range from 8 French to 18 French, with ... Our body requires a constant supply of essential nutrients to maintain good health and strength. However, in cases where a patient cannot consume food orally due to swallowing difficulties or inadequate intake, it becomes necessary to provide nutritional supplementation through tube feeding. Tube feeding, also known as Ryle’s Tube Feed, is a nursing procedure that uses a pre-sterile tube made of disposable polyvinyl chloride, known as Ryle’s Tube , to provide nutrition to individuals who ...