More specifically, would sticking a tube down your throat bypass the pharynx into the esophagus or would it bypass it into the trachea? If it were to bypass into the trachea how would one go about getting it into the esophagus?
2006-07-19 08:03:53 · 9 answers · asked by macanshire 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
A tube inserted down the throat will generally go into the esophagus but, if the patient is inhaling during insertion, it can go into the trachea. When inserting feeding tubes thru' the nose & into the stomach, for instance, you try to get the patient to swallow, which closes the opening to the trachea and improves odds the tube will go into the stomach. To be sure a tube, like an endotracheal tube, goes into the trachea you generally have to use one of those instruments that holds the epiglottis, or the opening, open so you can visualize the vocal cords - then you know the tube is placed in the trachea where it will help with breathing. A feeding tube is ALWAYS checked on insertion and with each feeding to be sure it is in the stomach. Otherwise feedings would go into the lungs & literally drown the patient.
2006-07-19 08:09:15 · answer #1 · answered by Julep 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You are talking about something that can be very dangerous. This should only be done by a medical professional. Pease do not try this yourself. You could very easily cause severe damage.
2006-07-19 08:07:37 · answer #2 · answered by Kali_girl825 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. you have to pass your pharynx,larynx and trachea to reach your esophagus.
2006-07-19 08:14:13 · answer #3 · answered by dejah2cute 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes....doctors and nurses in the OR do it. They have training obviously. Tests....feeding tubes etc
2006-07-19 08:07:28 · answer #4 · answered by eva diane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had it done before (in the hospital) and trust me, it's no fun. Even with anesthesia.
2006-07-19 08:39:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible, but only to be done by medical professinals.
2006-07-19 08:06:01 · answer #6 · answered by big ron 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's done everyday and there is a secret to it.
You cannot do it to yourself.
Cannot help to ask what you need this information for.
2006-07-19 08:07:20 · answer #7 · answered by iggwad ™ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please do not try this at home. What the hell are people doing in their lives that they ask a question like this?
2006-07-19 08:05:35 · answer #8 · answered by spolie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why?
2006-07-19 08:18:58 · answer #9 · answered by Lyrical Goddess 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋