A simple and fast ultrasonographic method of detecting enteral feeding tube placement in mechanically ventilated, critically ill patients

A simple and fast ultrasonographic method of detecting enteral feeding tube placement in mechanically ventilated, critically ill patients

Abstract Abdominal X-rays, the diagnostic method for enteral feeding tube (EFT) positioning, are a source of irradiation for the patients and carry a potential risk of adverse effects. Data related to ultrasound (US)-guided EFT placement are scarce. We evaluated 41 patients with 41 EFT insertions wi...

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Main Authors: Wagner Luis Nedel, Mariana Nunes Ferreira Jost, João Wilney Franco Filho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
Subjects:
Enteral feeding
Mechanical ventilation
Ultrasound
Nasogastric feeding tube
Enteral nutrition
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-017-0249-5

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