Comparison of different methods of nasogastric tube insertion in anesthetized and intubated patients

Kavakli A. S., Ozturk N. K., Karaveli A., Onuk A. A., Ozyurek L., Inanoglu K.

REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA, vol.67, no.6, pp.578-583, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 67 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.bjane.2016.08.002
  • Journal Name: REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.578-583
  • Keywords: Intubation, nasogastric, Endotracheal tube assisted, Video laryngoscope, Success rate, DIRECT VISION, CLINICAL-TRIAL, PLACEMENT
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Nasogastric tube insertion may be difficult in anesthetized and intubated patients with head in the neutral position. Several techniques are available for the successful insertion of nasogastric tube. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the difference in the first attempt success rate of different techniques for insertion of nasogastric tube. Secondary aim was to investigate the difference of the duration of insertion using the selected technique, complications during insertion such as kinking and mucosal bleeding.