Definition -
Nasojejunal Tube Also Known As NJ Tube.
NJ Tube Is A Thin, Soft Tube That Is Insert Through The Nose,Goes Through The Stomach & End In The Jejunum.
NJ Tube Are Frequently Used For Long Term Enteral Nutrition.
NJ Tube Inserted With The Help Of Endoscope & Guide Wire & X-Ray.
Indication -
(1). Patient Who Require Total Supplementary Enteral Feeding.
(2). Those Patient Having Gastric Feeding Inappropriate.
(3). Malnutrition.
(4). Stomach Problem.
(5). Fluid Loss.
Contraindication -
(1). Epistaxis (Nasal Bleeding).
(2). Coagulopathy (Bleeding Disorder).
(3). Sinusitis (Inflammation Of Nasal Sinus).
(4). Deviated Septum ( Deformity In Nasal Septum).
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