Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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.
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.
