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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Tube used to deliver nutrition directly into the stomach through the nose. | Nasogastric Tube (NG Tube) |
| Another term for tube feeding. | Enteral Nutrition |
| Process of delivering nutrition through an NG tube. | Gastric Gavage |
| Procedure used to suction stomach contents or remove poisons. | Gastric Lavage |
| Type of tube preferred over orogastric tubes in preterm infants. | Nasogastric Tube |
| Condition causing difficulty swallowing that may require NG feeding. | Dysphagia |
| Long-term feeding tube inserted directly into the stomach. | Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) |
| Maximum recommended duration of enteral tube feeding before considering long-term alternatives. | 4 Weeks |
| Single-lumen multipurpose tube commonly used for NG intubation. | Levin Tube |
| Double-lumen tube used for intermittent or continuous suction. | Salem Sump Tube |
| Method of choice for medium- and long-term enteral feeding. | PEG Tube |
| Minimum fasting period before PEG surgery. | 8 Hours |
| Typical duration of PEG tube placement procedure. | 20–30 Minutes |