The nasopharynx goes back, not up.

When you take a nasopharyngeal swab or insert nasogastric tube, NEVER aim upwards towards the brain.

Go LOW and go SLOW.

The nasopharynx goes back, not up.

When you take a nasopharyngeal swab or insert nasogastric tube, NEVER aim upwards towards the brain.

Go LOW and go SLOW.

Correct direction follows the floor of your nose not up towards the roof.

Nasogastric tube insertion follows the same safe technique.
Topical anaesthesia.
Tube goes down following the floor of the nose.
GO LOW and GO SLOW.