How To Insert a Nasogastric Tube By Zubair Malik, MD, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Reviewed / Revised Feb 2023 View Patient Education Indications Contraindications Complications Equipment Additional Considerations Positioning Relevant Anatomy Step-by-Step Description of Procedure Aftercare Warnings and Common Errors Tips and Tricks Topic Resources How to Insert a Nasogastric... A nasogastric tube placed into the stomach allows for access to the inside of the stomach.