Data Snapshot: Nasogastric Tube Misplacements
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33940/data/2021.3.8Keywords:
patient safety, enteral feeding tubes, nasogastric tubes, pneumothoraxAbstract
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.
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