title: How to insert a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube.
abstract: The Sengstaken-Blakemore (SB) tube is a valuable tool in the emergency treatment of patients with bleeding oesophageal varices. However, as its use may be associated with a number of serious complications it should be used judiciously and inserted with care. Once bleeding has been controlled with an SB tube, definitive treatment for the bleeding varices should be urgently considered.
authors.affiliation: Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, London.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: McCormick
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Burroughs
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: McIntyre
mesh_terms: D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000150:complications*; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*