Nasogastric Intubation - Complications

Complications

Minor complications include nose bleeds, sinusitis, and a sore throat.

Sometimes more significant complications occur including erosion of the nose where the tube is anchored, esophageal perforation, pulmonary aspiration, a collapsed lung, or intracranial placement of the tube.

If the NG tube's output appears to be excessive, consider the possibility that it may have been placed in the duodenum.