Nasal versus oral route for placing feeding tubes in preterm or low birth weight infants
Background: Incorrect placement, or subsequent displacement, of feeding tubes into the lower oesophagus or into the lung can lead to aspiration, respiratory compromise, and increased energy expenditure. These effects are potentially detrimental to growth and development. Enteral feeding tubes passed...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-01-01
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| Series: | MRIMS Journal of Health Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mrimsjournal.com/article.asp?issn=2321-7006;year=2015;volume=3;issue=3;spage=190;epage=195;aulast=Rao;type=0 |