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nasogastric decompression
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what is 'nasogastric decompression'?
Definition for Nasogastric decompression
Nasogastric decompression is also known as: Nasogastric Tube Suction, Nasogastric drainage, Nasogastric suction
Nasogastric decompression is a medical procedure used for such diagnoses as: intestinal obstruction, ileus and intraabdominal perforation.
related diagnosis for 'nasogastric decompression'
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diagnosis
intestinal obstruction
bowel obstruction
Nasogastric decompression and intestinal obstruction
ileus
partial or complete non mechanical obstruction of bowel
Nasogastric decompression and ileus
intraabdominal perforation
rupture of bowel
Nasogastric decompression and intraabdominal perforation
intraabdominal trauma
injury to the abdominal organs
Nasogastric decompression and intraabdominal trauma
mesenteric infarction
bowel death due to lack of blood supply
Nasogastric decompression and mesenteric infarction
toxic megacolon
serious illness with rapid dilatation of large bowel
Nasogastric decompression and toxic megacolon
Mallory-Weiss tear
esophageal mucosal tears causing bleeding
Nasogastric decompression and Mallory-Weiss tear
intussusception
a section of bowel that telescopes into an adjacent section
Nasogastric decompression and intussusception
volvulus
twisting of bowel
Nasogastric decompression and volvulus
acute pancreatitis
acute inflammation of pancreas
Nasogastric decompression and acute pancreatitis
congenital diaphragmatic hernia
herniation of stomach contents into chest
Nasogastric decompression and congenital diaphragmatic hernia
esophageal rupture
rupture of tube connecting stomach and pharynx
Nasogastric decompression and esophageal rupture
superior mesenteric artery syndrome
syndrome of compression of small bowel causing obstructive bowel symptoms
Nasogastric decompression and superior mesenteric artery syndrome
colitis
large bowel inflammation
Nasogastric decompression and colitis
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related procedure for 'nasogastric decompression'/associated diagnoses
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Intravenous (IV) lactated Ringer (LR) solution
Nasogastric decompression and Intravenous (IV) lactated Ringer (LR) solution
Intravenous (IV) normal saline (NS)
Nasogastric decompression and Intravenous (IV) normal saline (NS)
Intravenous (IV) fluids
Nasogastric decompression and Intravenous (IV) fluids
Nothing by Mouth (NPO)
Nasogastric decompression and Nothing by Mouth (NPO)
urine output
Nasogastric decompression and urine output
Complete Blood Count
Nasogastric decompression and Complete Blood Count
Abdominal CAT Scan
Nasogastric decompression and Abdominal CAT Scan
Complete metabolic panel
Nasogastric decompression and Complete metabolic panel
serum electrolytes
Nasogastric decompression and serum electrolytes
Cardiac monitoring
Nasogastric decompression and Cardiac monitoring
Pulse oximetry
Oximetry
Nasogastric decompression and Pulse oximetry
Partial Resection of Intestine with Anastomosis
Nasogastric decompression and Partial Resection of Intestine with Anastomosis
Intravenous (IV) lactated Ringer (LR) solution
Nasogastric decompression and Intravenous (IV) lactated Ringer (LR) solution
bowel resection
Nasogastric decompression and bowel resection
Oxygen
Nasogastric decompression and Oxygen
KUB
Nasogastric decompression and KUB
Abdominal ultrasonography
Ultrasound of abdominal contents
Nasogastric decompression and Abdominal ultrasonography
surgical intervention
Nasogastric decompression and surgical intervention
Electrolyte Administration
Nasogastric decompression and Electrolyte Administration
Activated partial thromboplastin time
Nasogastric decompression and Activated partial thromboplastin time
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related medication for 'nasogastric decompression'/associated diagnoses
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cefotetan
Nasogastric decompression and cefotetan
cefoxitin
Nasogastric decompression and cefoxitin
metronidazole
Nasogastric decompression and metronidazole
gentamicin
Nasogastric decompression and gentamicin
cefoperazone
Nasogastric decompression and cefoperazone
clindamycin
Nasogastric decompression and clindamycin
vasopressin(pitressin )
Nasogastric decompression and vasopressin(pitressin )
omeprazole
Nasogastric decompression and omeprazole
hydrocortisone
Nasogastric decompression and hydrocortisone
alteplase
Nasogastric decompression and alteplase
alvimopan
Nasogastric decompression and alvimopan
cisapride(propulsid )
Nasogastric decompression and cisapride(propulsid )
cyclosporine
Nasogastric decompression and cyclosporine
heparin
Nasogastric decompression and heparin
meropenem
Nasogastric decompression and meropenem
methylprednisone
Nasogastric decompression and methylprednisone
morphine
Nasogastric decompression and morphine
papaverine
Nasogastric decompression and papaverine
ticarcillin and clavulanate
Nasogastric decompression and ticarcillin and clavulanate
tpa
Nasogastric decompression and tpa
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- Nasogastric decompression
Is routine postoperative nasogastric decompression really necessary?
... BA, Kreel I. Is routine postoperative nasogastric decompression really necessary? ... efficency by esophageal aspiration utilizing a new nasogastric tube. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1251241
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Is routine postoperative nasogastric decompression really necessary?
... regarding the need for nasogastric tube decompression and the incidence of ... group of patients treated without routine nasogastric decompression (Group II) ...
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eMedicine - Bowel Obstruction in the Newborn : Article by William ...
... newborn bowel emergencies is effective nasogastric or orogastric decompression. ... bowel obstruction should undergo immediate nasogastric decompression ...
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic2857.htm
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Distal intestinal obstruction syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
DIOS was previously known as meconium ileus equivalent, a name which highlights ... intake, placement of a nasogastric tube for decompression of the stomach and ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distal_intestinal_obstruction_syndrome
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Intestinal obstruction
Intestinal obstruction involves a partial or complete blockage of the bowel that ... may be necessary if decompression by nasogastric tube does not relieve the ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/000260trt.htm
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eMedicine - Nasogastric Tube : Article by Gil Z Shlamovitz
A nasogastric (NG) tube is used for the procedure. The placement of a NG ... Gastric decompression, including maintenance of a decompressed state after ...
http://www.emedicine.com/proc/topic80925.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Intestinal obstruction
... intestine with suction, using a nasogastric (NG) tube inserted into the stomach or intestine. ... may be necessary if decompression by NG tube does not ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000260.htm
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eMedicine - Percutaneous Gastrostomy and Jejunostomy : Article by ...
Background Although surgeons and gastroenterologists have traditionally provided enteral access services, ... Fasting and nasogastric decompression ...
http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic798.htm
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Tube gastrostomy. Techniques and complications.
... decompression or enteral nutrition, gastrostomies are preferable to ... Postoperative decompression by temporary gastrotomy or nasogastric tube. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1250638
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Gastric suction
Gastric lavage; Stomach pumping; Nasogastric tube suction. How the Test is Performed ... Providing relief and decompression in someone with intestinal blockage. Risks ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Gastric-suction.htm
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Ogilvie syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... nasogastric tube,[2] but may require colonoscopic decompression which is ... Endoscopy (ASGE), it should be considered prior to colonoscopic decompression. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogilvie_syndrome
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NIDDK Clearinghouses Reference Collection
Home Page. Detailed Search. NIDDK Home. Contact Us. New Search. Link to this page ... bowel obstruction, nasogastric decompression, bariatric surgery, ...
http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov/resources/results.cfm?searchter...
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Gastric suction
... lavage; Stomach pumping; Nasogastric tube suction. Definition ... Providing relief and decompression in someone with intestinal blockage. Risks Return to top ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003882.htm
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Nonsurgical management of partial adhesive small-bowel obstruction with ...
... management involves intravenous hydration, decompression with a nasogastric ... hydration with Ringer's lactate solution and nasogastric-tube decompression. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1277043
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eMedicine - Volvulus, Sigmoid and Cecal : Article by Neelu Pal
... right hemicolectomy, endoscopic decompression, torsion, chronic constipation, ... to assess fluid balance, and a nasogastric tube is placed if the patient ...
http://emedicine.com/MED/topic3784.htm
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eMedicine - Megacolon, Acute : Article by Roberto M Gamarra
Megacolon, like megarectum, is a descriptive term. Megacolon denotes dilatation ... nausea and vomiting are present, nasogastric decompression should be initiated. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1416.htm
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Patterns in current perioperative practice: survey of colorectal ...
... nasogastric decompression tube postoperatively, intravenous fluid/saline ... selective versus routine nasogastric decompression after elective laparotomy. ...
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eMedicine - Gastric Volvulus : Article by Mohamed Akoad
Berti first described gastric volvulus in 1866; to date, it remains a rare ... the diagnosis is confirmed, nasogastric decompression is attempted and the ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2714.htm
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Is early oral feeding safe after elective colorectal surgery? A ...
... BA, Kreel I. Is routine postoperative nasogastric decompression really necessary? ... Blumenson L. Nasogastric decompression following elective colorectal ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pubmed&pubmedid=7618972
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NIDDK Clearinghouses Reference Collection
This article answers common questions physicians may have about hiatal hernia ... bowel obstruction, nasogastric decompression, bariatric surgery, ...
http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov/resources/results.cfm?searchter...
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eMedicine - Bowel Obstruction in the Newborn : Article Excerpt by ...
Bowel Obstruction in the Newborn - Bowel obstruction in the newborn is one of ... newborn bowel emergencies is effective nasogastric or orogastric decompression. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/byname/bowel-obstruction-in-the-newborn.htm
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eMedicine - Stomas of the Small and Large Intestine : Article by Robert ...
Colostomies were used in the late 1800s to treat intestinal obstruction. ... Most adhesive obstructions improve with nasogastric decompression and bowel rest. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic2994.htm
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Discussion
See "Prophylactic postoperative nasogastric decompression. A prospective study of its requirement and the influence of cimetidine in 200 ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1250920
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Clinical Cases from the David Carr-Locke Endoscopy Clinic: Life ...
Immediate decompression with a nasogastric tube offered prompt relief of symptoms. ... the need for emergent decompression of the esophagus, which can ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1435617
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Congenital Postero-Lateral Diaphragmatic Hernia in Children
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia must be seriously considered in the differential ... Immediate nasogastric decompression of the stomach, with simultaneous fluid and ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1455269
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eMedicine - Ogilvie Syndrome : Article by Prospere Remy
Ogilvie syndrome, or acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO), is a clinical disorder with the signs, symptoms, and ... Nasogastric suction or ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2699.htm
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Emergency medical technician-intermediate - Wikipedia, the free ...
... decompression of tension pneumothorax, endotracheal intubation, nasogastric ... This allows them to insert ET Tubes, Needle Decompression, Manual Defib. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EMT_Intermediate
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Pharmacologic Management of Postoperative Ileus
... selective use of nasogastric decompression.1 Currently, treatment options, ... as did the reduction in nasogastric tube reinsertion (12.2% placebo vs. 6.8% for ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1877021
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eMedicine - Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction: Surgical Perspective ...
Intestinal pseudo-obstruction, acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, and Ogilvie syndrome are defined as the symptoms, signs, ... nasogastric decompression, ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3570.htm
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Treatment of Thoracic Anastomotic Leaks After Esophagectomy With Self ...
... total parenteral nutrition, nasogastric decompression, and broad-spectrum antibiotics.10,11 ... parenteral nutrition, nasogastric decompression, and i.v. ...
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eMedicine - Small Left Colon Syndrome : Article by Erik Skarsgard
In 1974, Davis coined the term small left colon syndrome in his initial description of 20 infants with colonic ... fluids, nasogastric decompression, and ...
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/fulltopic/topic2964.htm
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Diseases and Conditions Encyclopedia : Discovery Health
Gastric suction is performed to empty the contents of the stomach before it passes to the ... Who is a candidate for the procedure? There are many reasons a ...
http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=226
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www.cdc.gov/nchs/ppt/icd9/att1_Romano_Sep07.ppt
A vascular proliferative disorder of the retina in premature infants ... of feedings, GI decompression with nasogastric suction, fluid replacement, ...
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/ppt/icd9/att1_Romano_Sep07.ppt
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Primary Laparoscopic-Assisted Endorectal Colon Pull-Through for ...
... is formed at diagnosis for decompression of the dilated bowel proximal to ... After surgery, patients remained on nasogastric decompression for 12 hours. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1420812
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eMedicine - Mesenteric Ischemia : Article by Daniel K Nishijima
Mesenteric ischemia is a relatively rare disorder seen in the emergency department (ED); however, it is an important ... Nasogastric decompression: The ...
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic311.htm
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Positive Nitrogen Balance and the Prevention of Ileus in the Immediate ...
A new three-lumen nasogastric tube (Moss decompression tube) was used in three ... The use of the Moss decompression tube prevents postoperative ileus and permits ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1928843
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Perforated peptic duodenal ulcer in a paraesophageal hernia ? a case ...
If strangulation is suspected, decompression by a naso-gastric tube may buy time to ... According to our experience, gastric decompression may lower the risk of ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pub...
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eMedicine - Spinal Cord Injuries : Article by Donald Schreiber
Patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) usually have permanent and often ... Nasogastric decompression of the stomach is mandatory. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic553.htm
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Megacolon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Megacolon is an abnormal dilatation of the colon (a part of the large intestines) ... Desimpaction of feces and decompression using anorectal and nasogastric tubes. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megacolon
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eMedicine - Volvulus : Article by Jonathan E Markowitz
Volvulus is defined as a complete twisting of a loop of intestine around its ... Nasogastric decompression may be successful in alleviating vomiting and ...
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic2415.htm
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eMedicine - Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Surgical Perspective : Article ...
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in infants and children is a fairly common problem but it is usually limited in ... and nasogastric decompression is the ...
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic3027.htm
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eMedicine - Colitis : Article by Jagvir Singh
Colitis is an inflammation of the colon. It may be associated with enteritis ... cessation of feedings, nasogastric decompression, and intravenous fluid ...
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic435.htm
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Abdominal compartment syndrome
... presumed elevated IAP, with clinical improvement after abdominal decompression. ... pressure measurements are taken from an indwelling nasogastric tube. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?&artid=137249
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Early Ductal Decompression Versus Conservative Management for Gallstone ...
... broad-spectrum antibiotics, analgesics, nasogastric tube aspiration, and routine ... MM, et al. Early ductal decompression prevents the progression of biliary ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1449963
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Complications of tube gastrostomy in infants and children. 15-year ...
An Evaluation of Temporary Gastrostomy?A Substitute for Nasogastric Suction . Ann Surg. ... Postoperative decompression by temporary gastrotomy or nasogastric tube. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1477235
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eMedicine - Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis : Article by Deron J Tessier
Mesenteric venous thrombosis is an insidious disease with a high mortality rate ... measures, such as nasogastric decompression, fluid resuscitation, and bowel ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2753.htm
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eMedicine - Critical Care Considerations in Trauma : Article by David ...
... and resuscitation, including monitoring, urinary and nasogastric tube insertion, ... diagnosis and requires immediate decompression with a 14-gauge cannula ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3218.htm
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NIDDK Clearinghouses Reference Collection
Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ... bowel obstruction, nasogastric decompression, bariatric surgery, ...
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WHO EMRO - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
1Department of Surgery Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan ... non-operative treatments such as nasogastric decompression and laxatives [5,13] ...
http://www.emro.who.int/publications/EMHJ/1201_2/Article32.htm
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eMedicine - Tracheoesophageal Fistula : Article by Sat Sharma
A tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a congenital or acquired communication ... Gastric decompression is achieved via a nasogastric tube. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3416.htm
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