Data Snapshot: Nasogastric Tube Misplacements

Nasogastric and orogastric tubes, herein collectively referred to as nasogastric tubes (NGT), are inserted into a patient’s nasal or oral cavity to administer feedings or medications or remove stomach contents.1 Tube misplacement is a known complication that can occur during insertion.2,3 This NGT...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lea Anne Gardner, Susan Wallace
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Patient Safety Authority 2021-03-01
Series:Patient Safety
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Online Access:https://patientsafetyj.com/index.php/patientsaf/article/view/417
Description
Summary:Nasogastric and orogastric tubes, herein collectively referred to as nasogastric tubes (NGT), are inserted into a patient’s nasal or oral cavity to administer feedings or medications or remove stomach contents.1 Tube misplacement is a known complication that can occur during insertion.2,3 This NGT misplacement data snapshot provides updated information.
ISSN:2641-4716