title: Using an alternative fixing device for nasogastric tubes.
abstract: Nasogastric tubes are increasingly used in both the hospital and community setting, especially with patients who have had a stroke. Fixing tubes in place can be a problem and this article describes the use of a new fixing method.
authors.affiliation: East Hampshire PCT.
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000269:Adhesives / Q000009:adverse effects; D004867:Equipment Design; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000451:nursing; D008875:Middle Aged; D009300:Nasal Septum; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D020521:Stroke / Q000451:nursing; D000071939:Stroke Rehabilitation
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives