The reason why you can’t get air into the gastric tube for fluids is that air intake can lead to increased pressure inside the stomach and cause abdominal discomfort.
The stomach is a hollow organ and under normal circumstances it contains a certain amount of air, and a small amount of air in the stomach does not cause significant discomfort. If too much air enters the gastric tube, it may lead to increased pressure inside the stomach, which can lead to symptoms such as bloating, nausea, vomiting, belching, etc. It affects the regular peristaltic movement of the stomach, and also affects the digestive function of the gastrointestinal tract.
Gastric tube to beat the flow of food should also pay attention to, should pay attention to the action of gentle, to avoid excessive pulling, on the esophageal mucosa damage; but also slowly push injection, is conducive to the flow of food into the stomach smoothly; flow of food should be nutritionally balanced and comprehensive, to meet the human body needs.
Gastric tube to beat the flow of food should be carried out under the guidance of the doctor, have any discomfort to consult the doctor in time.