Inadvertent intracranial insertion of a nasogastric tube in a non-trauma patient.
Complications following nasogastric intubation in patients with basal skull fractures are well documented. This report is of a rare cause of inadvertent intracranial placement of a nasogastric (NG) tube in a non-trauma patient. The patient subsequently died. The use of NG tubes, their place in airway management, and lessons to be learned from this case are discussed.
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Department of Accident and Emergency Medicine, Central Middlesex Hospital, Park Royal, London. 101453.2323@compuserve.com
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D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019291:Skull Base / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed