Nasogastric (NG) Tube
Skills Practice
Nasogastric (NG) tube insertion is a key skill expected of junior doctors. Commonly used for symptomatic treatment in a patients suffering gastric obstruction, it can also be used in critical care and anaesthetics.
About the Practical Session
We appreicate that there are millions of resources to learn the theoretical art of inserting an NG Tube. Our skills practice sessions focus on providing you with a safe environment in which to repeatedly practice and maintain the practical skill of insertion. You are expected to come armed with the knowledge, a Clinical Skills Coach will be present, but they are there to assist you with your practice and offer assitance with technique.
The pre-requsite of this course, is to have studied and understood the following material:
GeekyMedic's - NG Insertion
Each practical skills session offers you an hour of practice, in a small group setting in which to learn, maintain and repeat skills.
All skills sessions can be added to your portfoilo for 1 CPD point.
Please see our booking page, or contact us directly to find out more about upcoming dates.