Nasogastric and feeding tubes. The importance of proper placement.
The authors' experience in a radiology department suggested to them that there is a wide range of beliefs among practitioners regarding proper placement of nasogastric and feeding tubes. Improper positioning can cause serious problems, as they explain. Indications for different tube positions, complications of incorrect tube placement, and directions for proper positioning are discussed and illustrated.
Gharib
A M
AM
Department of Radiology, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA 98104, USA. estern@u.washington.edu
Stern
E J
EJ
Sherbin
V L
VL
Rohrmann
C A
CA
D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*