A novel method to assist gastric tube insertion: a case series.
Gastric tube insertion in the intubated patient can prove both difficult and frustrating. A simple modification to the standard gastric tube and corresponding technique of insertion is described which enables directional manoeuvring of the tube tip. Experience with the technique is described in a case series of 10 patients.
Harvey
Martyn
M
Department of Emergency Medicine, Waikato Hospital, Pembroke Street, Hamilton 2001, New Zealand. harveym@waikatodhb.govt.nz
Cave
Grant
G
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009520:New Zealand