New York’s NG Requirements – Tuesday Tube Facts
New York State Public Health Law requires that nasogastric tubes for patient feeding must be the smallest possible and not exceed 12 Fr in diameter unless medically indicated.*
In addition, the feeding tube must be made of a soft, flexible material and specifically manufactured for nasogastric feeding.*
| * New York State Department of Health. New York Codes, Rules and Regulations, Title 10. https://regs.health.ny.gov/content/section-41512-quality-care. Accessed May 28, 2019 |
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