Nursing Skills: How to Insert & Care for Nasogastric and Feeding Tubes

Welcome to Nursing Skills with Cassie! In this hands-on tutorial, I demonstrate how to safely insert and care for nasogastric (NG) and feeding tubes.

Perfect for nursing students and new nurses, this video covers everything from tube selection and insertion to medication administration and troubleshooting.

What you’ll learn:
NG tube insertion for gastric decompression
Feeding tube placement and medication administration
Measuring, taping, and securing tubes
Patient comfort and safety tips
Troubleshooting common tube issues

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
01:12 NG vs. Feeding Tube Overview
01:48 Patient Preparation & Equipment
02:38 Measuring & Marking Tube Length
03:46 Insertion Technique
04:50 Securing the Tube
05:25 Connecting to Suction
06:30 Medication Administration
07:17 Feeding Procedures
07:29 Flushing & Maintenance
10:00 Formula Can Feeding
12:33 Special bags and devices
13:09 Safety feature of threading
14:00 Tube Measurement Tips
15:00 Patient Comfort & Final Reminders

Key Takeaways:

Always measure and mark tube length before insertion.
Use proper lubrication and positioning for patient comfort.
Secure tubes to prevent accidental removal and skin irritation.
Flush tubes regularly to maintain patency and hydration.
Monitor tube placement and output for patient safety.

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