This tube is passed through the nose or mouth for each meal, daily, or left in place. The formula is then supplied through the tube. The nasogastric tube is certainly the least comfortable of the different methods used to meet nutritional needs through non-oral means. If the individual's nutritional difficulties result from problems with the stomach, as well as the oral area, then a jejunostomy may be necessary. The jejunum is part of the small intestine.
Optimal nutrition maintains good health.
When adequate nutrition cannot be obtained by conventional oral eating, alternative methods must be considered. The alternative method used will depend on the specific condition and needs of the individual. University of Nevada, Reno Maintained by REPC web master .