Definition of 'sticking point'. sticking point also sticking-point. A sticking point in a discussion or series of negotiations is a point on which the people involved cannot agree and which may delay or stop the talks. A sticking point is also one aspect of a problem which you have trouble dealing with. The main sticking point was the question of taxes.
What is the National Gestational Diabetes Register (NGDR)? The NGDR is part of the NDSS and is a register of all women in Australia who have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Women who have had gestational diabetes may have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the future. The purposes of the NGDR are to:
Nasogastric (NG) intubation is a procedure during which a thin, plastic tube is inserted through the nostril, down the esophagus, and into the stomach. Once an NG tube is in place, healthcare providers can deliver food and medicine directly to the stomach or remove substances from it. Nasogastric (NG) intubation is most often used to deliver food and medicine to a patient when they are unable to eat or swallow. Patients most likely to need an NG tube include: 1  comatose patients. 2  patients with neck or facial injuries, or recent surgeries. 3  patients breathing with the assistance of a mechanical ventilator.