Nasogastric tube insertion length measurement and tip verification in adults: a narrative review
Abstract Nasogastric feeding tube insertion is a common but invasive procedure most often blindly placed by nurses in acute and chronic care settings. Although usually not harmful, serious and fatal complications with misplacement still occur and variation in practice still exists. These tubes can b...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-08-01
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| Series: | Critical Care |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-023-04611-6 |