Nasogastric and feeding tubes. The importance of proper placement.
Postgrad Med
; 99(5): 165-8, 174-6, 1996 May.
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| ID: mdl-8650084
ABSTRACT
The authors' experience in a radiology department suggested to them that there is a wide range of beliefs among practitioners regarding proper placement of nasogastric and feeding tubes. Improper positioning can cause serious problems, as they explain. Indications for different tube positions, complications of incorrect tube placement, and directions for proper positioning are discussed and illustrated.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Nutrição Enteral
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Intubação Gastrointestinal
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Postgrad Med
Ano de publicação:
1996
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos