Feeding tubes can cause death especially if they are not inserted properly.
The main complications of NG tube insertion include aspiration and tissue trauma.
Placement of the catheter can induce gagging or vomiting, therefore suction should always be ready to use in the case of this happening.
It was concluded that the proximate cause of death was nasal cavity injury from insertion of a nasogastric tube for enteral nutrition, which led to hemorrhage, aspiration of blood, respiratory distress, hypoxic ischemic brain injury, cardiac arrest, and death.
A feeding tube can remain in place as long as you need it.
Some people stay on one for life.
While properly inserted nasogastric (NG) tubes are useful, if precautions are ignored, they can lead to several complications.
These include: The tube may enter the lungs Because of the proximity of the larynx to the oesophagus, the nasogastric tube may enter the larynx and trachea.
Common illnesses that can cause a person to need a feeding tube include.
Crohn's disease (in severe cases)
Gastrointestinal cancer.
Gastrointestinal complications due to trauma.
Intestinal failure.
Bowel obstruction.
Microscopic colitis.
Narrowing in your esophagus or digestive tract (stricture)
Short bowel syndrome.