Respiratory symptoms due to a twisted nasogastric tube: A case report.
Nurs Crit Care
; 2024 Apr 09.
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| ID: mdl-38593266
ABSTRACT
Insertion of a nasogastric tube (NGT) is generally considered safe; however, it is not without risk, and in cases of misplacement, complications and even death may occur. In this article, we reported a case of NGT misplacement in a 75-year-old male, which resulted in aspiration pneumonia. We also reviewed published cases of NGT misplacement. Clinicians should pay enough attention to the confirmation of the proper placement of an NGT. A systematic approach for NGT insertion and confirmation is required to prevent misplacement.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
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En
Revista:
Nurs Crit Care
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Nurs. crit. care
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Nursing in critical care
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
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TERAPIA INTENSIVA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Irán
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido