NG Tubes

[EMS49393]

I was taught how and to use them in paramedic school. They are within the guidelines for ALS providers in both Maryland and Pennsylvania, so I do make every effort to drop one when I intubate a patient. I'm pretty sure I'm the only medic I know that does place them.

[usalsfyre]

Probably the second most underutilized tool in airway management behind NPAs. If you don't empty gastric contents in a controlled manner it's entirely likely the patient can aspirate even with a ETT in place.