Accuracy of Ultrasonography in Confirming Correct Positioning of Nasogastric Tube in the Intensive Care Setting

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

182

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

May 24, 2018

Primary Completion Date

April 30, 2023

Study Completion Date

April 30, 2023

Conditions
Nasogastric Tube PlacementAccuracyUltrasonographyCritical Care, Intensive Care
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

ultrasonography to confirm the correct placement of a nasogastric tube in the stomach

The sonographic examination consisted of three parts: neck scan, epigastric scan, and injection test using a mixture of 25 mL NaCl 0.9% and 25 mL room air through the nasogastric tube to detect dynamic fogging

Trial Locations (1)

Unknown

Medicina Intensiva, Ente ospedaliero cantonale, Bellinzona

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona

OTHER

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