Video-assisted placement of enteral feeding tubes using the Integrated Real-Time Imaging System (IRIS)-technology in critically ill patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2021.07.026
Abstract: INTRODUCTION In critically ill patients, nasogastric (NG) and nasojejunal (NJ) feeding tube placements are standard procedures. However, about 1.9% of blind tube insertions are malpositioned in the tracheopulmonary system, whereas guided procedures may result in… read more here.
Keywords: video assisted; critically ill; placement; feeding tubes ... See more keywords
Multivariate analysis of factors associated with first-pass success in blind placement of a post-pyloric feeding tube: a retrospective study
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DOI: 10.1186/s40560-021-00577-1
Abstract: Background Trans-jejunal nutrition via a post-pyloric enteral feeding tube has a low risk of aspiration or reflux; however, placement of the tube using the blind method can be difficult. Assistive devices, such as fluoroscopy or… read more here.
Keywords: post pyloric; pass success; first pass; tube ... See more keywords