An unusual and overlooked complication of nasogastric tube feeding.
Rechecking the position of the nasogastric tube after oropharyngeal suction is not common practice. Our patient deteriorated after oropharyngeal suction was performed, whilst nasogastric feeding continued. We suggest that nasogastric feeding should be stopped during oropharyngeal suction and the tube position should be checked every time an oropharyngeal suction is performed.
Arora
Amit
A
Department of Geriatric Medicine, School of Medicine, Keele University, Stoke on Trent, UK. amitmonaarora@hotmail.com
Roffe
Christine
C
Crome
Peter
P
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D009960:Oropharynx; D001261:Pulmonary Atelectasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D013396:Suction / Q000009:adverse effects*