• Version
• Download 1024
• File Size 539.47 KB
• File Count 1
• Create Date 27/04/2023
• Last Updated 27/04/2023

Fine Bore Naso-gastric (NG) Feeding Tubes in Adults, Community HSCP's

Fine Bore Naso-gastric (NG) Feeding Tubes in Adults Community HSCP's

This guidance applies to all trained health care professionals working within NHSGGC Community Health and Social Care Partnerships who are required to undertake safe procedure and placement of a fine bore naso-gastric tube in the adult population in the community, thus reducing the risks associated when safely passing a fine bore naso-gastric tube. The procedure relates to the safe insertion and the ongoing management of fine bore naso-gastric tube across all adult (over 16 years of age) patient groups within NHSGGC Community Health and Social Care Partnership areas.

All health care professionals undertaking the safe passing/placement of a fine bore
naso-gastric tube should be either registered nurses or registered community
extended scope dietitians. At all times care must be taken to ensure the safety of the
patient and staff.
Rationale
Before the decision is made to insert a naso-gastric (NG) tube a multidisciplinary risk
assessment should be undertaken to identify:
• Is NG feeding appropriate for this patient?
• Is there sufficient knowledge and expertise to test for safe placement of the NG
tube

Attached Files