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Aug 1, 2020 • 16 tweets • 7 min read
NG insertion while holding breath for maximum success & minimum pain!
Why and how!?! Short thread!
The why: in my experience, it makes the pt much more comfortable by making them a bigger part of the experience (by working with you), WITHOUT the stress of having to gulp 1/
2/ water down - 2 things: 1) NGs are often for those vomiting/nauseous - the LAST thing they want to (or can) do is guzzle, sip, or imbibe water. Horrific. 2) it removes the stress of 'now it's at the back of your throat, you feel like retching - QUICK, drink water!' In my 3/
