Guidelines for testing the placing of nasogastric tubes.
The National Patient Safety Agency has produced guidance on the safe testing of nasogastric tubes. This article outlines the recommendations and discusses their rationale and background.
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Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Royal London Hospital, London.
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