… As nasogastric tube insertion is an easier and a not-so-expensive process, this seems to be
the preferable route of nutrition; however, it might be limited by gastric emptying dysfunction …

… surrogate decision makers. We found, as have others, that patient-selected proxy decision
makers often make decisions that … Tubes inserted through the nose are simply re-inserted and …

… basic of tools including reeds, tubes of gold and straws. Many … ' decision making processes
over urinary catheter insertion … with a shift towards independent decision making. As such, …

… This review aims to evaluate the different methods for tube insertion, confirming its correct
… Key words included nasogastric tube insertion technique, complications, correct placement …

… A therapeutic invasive procedure may be used to treat a medical condition or disease
state through the insertion of a sterile tube into the body to administer drug treatment or to …

… Nasogastric feeding tube insertion is a common but invasive … These tubes can be used for
drainage or administration of … In conclusion, no method for determing tube insertion length …

… nasogastric (NG) tube or through a gastrotomy tube, inserted directly into the stomach or …
decision-making capacity, the surrogate decision maker should base treatment decisions on …

… Among Medicare beneficiaries receiving gastrostomy tubes in 1991, 30-day and 1-year
mortality was 24% and 63%, respectively. Because tube insertion itself is associated with fatal …

… of US for examining and facilitating decision-making in emergency department (ED). …
Using US for confirming the placement of gastrostomy tube (G-tube) is still a relatively new …

… All resources confirmed the necessity of ensuring the openness of the lungs before chest
tube removal. Many thoracic surgeons request an x-ray after chest tube insertion to ensure tube …