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Naso‐gastric (NG), naso‐duodenal (ND), NJ, and oro‐gastric (OG) feeding tubes are used for short‐term enteral feeding, defined as that less than 12 weeks. OG tubes are reserved for patients in the intensive care unit and rarely seen in the emergency department. Temporary feeding tubes are typically constructed from polyurethane or silicone‐based polymers, both of which are flexible, reasonably durable, minimally reactive biologically, and, for most, immunologically inert. Polyurethane tubing has the added benefit of being made with a water‐activated lubricant to ease insertion and increased durability. Depending on the manufacturer, NG, NJ, ND, and OG tubing may come with weighted tips, radiopaque indicators, stylets, and/or magnets to help with placement. Common pediatric tube size for feeding is a 6–8 Fr and for adults a 12–14 Fr.