Reporting Nasogastric Tube ‘in the Stomach’ Is Not Enough: Full Intragastric Positioning Matters
Thalinne Schueremans, Nico Hustings
TL;DR
This paper highlights that just confirming a nasogastric tube is in the stomach isn't sufficient to prevent aspiration risks.
Contribution
The study emphasizes the importance of full intragastric positioning of the tube to avoid clinical complications.
Findings
Malposition of the tube above the gastro-oesophageal junction can lead to aspiration.
Chest radiography may not fully confirm safe tube placement.
Abstract
Teaching point: Even when the nasogastric tube (NGT) tip appears intragastric on chest radiography, malposition of proximal side holes above the gastro-oesophageal junction may result in clinically significant aspiration.
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Taxonomy
TopicsClinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology · Esophageal and GI Pathology · Enhanced Recovery After Surgery