Sonda nasoyeyunal: una solución vital para quienes no pueden comer

Title: Nasoduodenal Tube: A Vital Solution for Those Who Cannot Eat Profile: The nasoduodenal tube provides nutritional support for those unable to eat normally, enhancing their quality of life. Keywords: ['Nutrition', 'Healthcare'] Author: Hong Zihan, nurse in the intensive care unit of the cardiovascular surgery department at the First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University. Reviewer: Li Haiyan, deputy nursing director in the vascular surgery department at the First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University.

First, let's understand: what is a nasoduodenal tube? In summary, a nasoduodenal tube is a "nutrition tube that extends from the nose to the small intestine". It is thin like a straw and made of flexible material. It is inserted through the nasal cavity, passes through the esophagus, and ends in the jejunal portion of the small intestine (a part of the small intestine responsible for nutrient absorption).