Contraindications
The use of nasogastric intubation is contraindicated in patients with base of skull fractures, severe facial fractures especially to the nose and obstructed esophagus, esophageal varices, and/or obstructed airway as well as clotting disorders.
The use of an NG tube is also contraindicated in patients who have had gastric bypass surgery.
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