Nasogastric (NG) Feeding Tubes – Essential safety checks for ongoing care
Before completing checks:
- Ensure Lines/Drains/Tubes component is visible in your workflow.
- Select the relevant tube in the Tubes/Drains section.
- Check that the NG Tube has been signed as safe to use.
- Check the recorded Length of NG Tube at nostril .
Recording completion of safety checks:
- Go to Assessments/ Fluid Balance
- Navigate to the Gastrointestinal Tubes section:

- Double click in the Activity section and select Ongoing Care:
- Select ‘Yes’ to the Safe Placement Checks question:

- Complete the Safe Placement Checks assessment:
Updated: 9 February 2026