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Nasojejunal Tube Feeding

Nasojejunal Tube Feeding (NJ Tube) - 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). . Follow On Social Media - Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/medionursing/ Youtube -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkslp_3166fdFyVybjdcaTQ