Course Aims

To provide underpinning knowledge associated with the safe and appropriate use of a nasogastric feeding tube. To provide an opportunity for familiarisation with a nasogastric feeding tube to aid the development of practical skills. To promote the safety and well-being of all patients who require artificial nutritional support.

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss legal and professional responsibilities associated with nasogastric nutritional support.
• Follow procedures for gaining consent and correct documentation.
• Discuss observation and monitoring requirements.
• Identify potential problems and necessary interventions.
• Nutritional support discussed and methods used.
• Indications and contraindications of an NGT.
• Complications and risks of an NGT.
• The importance of patient safety.
• The procedure for checking the position of a NGT and processes of not identify the correct position.
• Discussion of pH strips and new innovative ways of testing.
• Troubleshooting actions.
• Legal and Professional Considerations.