Cardiothoracic and Vascular Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit | Auckland | Te Toka Tumai | Te Whatu Ora

Street Address

CVICU/CVHDU
Building 32 Level 4
Auckland City Hospital
2 Park Road
Grafton
Auckland 1023

Contact Details

Phone (09) 375 7100
Email ADHBCVICU@adhb.govt.nz

Nasogastric Tube

A nasogastric tube is often inserted at the same time as the endotracheal tube. The nasogastric tube is inserted into the stomach via the nose. This tube ensures that patients receive the necessary nutrition while they are in the Intensive Care Unit.

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/public/intensive-care/cardiothoracic-and-vascular-intensive-care/