Nasogastric feeding tube insertion is a common but invasive procedure most often blindly
placed by nurses in acute and chronic care settings. Although usually not harmful, serious …

Enteral access is the foundation for feeding in those patients who are unable to meet their
nutrition needs orally and have a functional gastrointestinal tract. Enteral feeding (tube …

Background Most of the literature on shoulder arthroplasty failure comes from high-volume
centers. These reports tend to exclude the experience of community orthopedic surgeons …

Background Harm events such as pneumothoraces and pneumonia continue to be
associated with feeding tube insertion. Most bedside verification methods are not accurate to …

Most intensive care unit patients require a feeding tube, but misplacement risk is high due to
the presence of artificial airways and because unconsciousness reduces clinical warnings …

Background The prevalence of osteoarthritis of the hallux metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ)
is 1 in 40 people over the age of 50. Surgical treatment options for MTPJ arthritis include …

Background The use of robotic assistance in arthroplasty is increasing; however, the
spectrum of adverse events potentially associated with this technology is unclear. Improved …

Background Challenges for bedside placement of small‐bore feeding tube (SBFT) include
iatrogenic injury, multiple exposures to x‐rays, and prolonged placement times. In 2011, the …

Background Recent recalls of several commonly used elbow arthroplasty implants have
prompted interest in the modes by which elbow implants fail and the timing of reports of …

Background Blind insertion of feeding tubes remains unsafe. Electromagnetic placement
devices such as the CORTRAK Enteral Access System allow operators to interpret …