Can a patient be position laying flat when they have nasogastric tube?
A patient with a nasogastric tube should not be positioned laying flat. This could cause the tube to become kinked or obstructed, leading to complications such as nausea, vomiting, and aspiration. The head of the bed should be elevated at least 30 degrees when a patient has a nasogastric tube in place.Hernia Surgery - Related Articles
- Hernia Surgery Complications
- Methods of Washing Absorbable Mesh
- How to Shower After Hernia Repair
- What if your elderly patient holds tightly to an amulet or charm during a painful procedure and asks her may take it with surgery?
- What is swollen twisted veins that appeared as if they were a herniation?
- Post OP Symptoms From Groin Surgery
- How long before you can work out after ventral hernia surgery?