Nasogastric Intubation
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Inserting a nasogastric tube into an adult patient. Nasogastric intubation involves the insertion of a tube through the nose into the stomach, via the oesophagus, which is used to remove stomach contents or to administer food or drugs. Performed by Hannah Muir and Alna JP Robb.
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