Nasogastric Tube Syndrome: Why Is It Important in the Intensive Care Unit?
Although the nasogastric tube (NGT) is widely used in critically ill patients, most intensivists do not give much thought to it or its possible complications. NGT syndrome is a rare but fatal complication characterized by throat pain and vocal cord paralysis in the presence of NGT. Recently, we expe...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine
2015-08-01
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| Series: | Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://kjccm.org/upload/pdf/kjccm-2015-30-3-231.pdf |