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orogastric

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orogastric
pertaining to the mouth and stomach.
orogastric intubation
passing a stomach tube via the mouth. The tube is of rubber or plastic. To avoid having the animal chew it there is a preference for a nasogastric tube. If it is passed per os, it is standard practice to use a mouth gag.
orogastric tube
see orogastric intubation (above).
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Orogastric tube Used to lavage or decompress the stomach; it must be removed prior to assessment.
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