Nasogastric tube removal

After placing an absorbant pad, gently remove the tape fixing the tube to the patient's nose. Use a catheter-tip syringe to flush the tube with 10 mL of air or normal saline solution to ensure the tube doesn't contain stomach contents that could irritate tissues during tube removal. Clamp the tube by folding it in your hand, then gently and steadily pull the tube out. Provide a tissue to the patient with which to clean and blow their nose, if needed.