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...
Main Authors: | Lea Anne Gardner, Susan Wallace |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Patient Safety Authority
2021-03-01
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Series: | Patient Safety |
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Online Access: | https://patientsafetyj.com/index.php/patientsaf/article/view/417 |
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