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Dangers of Placement of Narrow Bore Nasogastric Feeding Tubes

Overview
Journal Ann R Coll Surg Engl
Specialty General Surgery
Date 1987 May 1
PMID 3111340
Citations 3
Authors
M Biggart
P J McQuillan
A K Choudhry
R W Nickalls
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Abstract

Three complications of the use of narrow bore nasogastric feeding tubes are described. Clinical tests to determine correct placement are noted to be unreliable and the importance of radiological confirmation is stressed. A number of suggestions are made for safe use of these tubes.

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