scholarly journals Nasogastric tube placement in critically ill patients—stay alert!

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 1546-1547
Author(s):  
Paul Werner ◽  
Martin H. Bernardi ◽  
Guenther Laufer ◽  
Dominik Wiedemann
Keyword(s):  
Critically Ill ◽  
Nasogastric Tube ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Tube Placement ◽  
Nasogastric Tube Placement

scholarly journals Tension Pneumothorax and Subcutaneous Emphysema Complicating Insertion of Nasogastric Tube

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Narjis AL Saif ◽  
Adel Hammodi ◽  
M. Ali Al-Azem ◽  
Rasheed Al-Hubail
Keyword(s):  
Critically Ill ◽  
Nasogastric Tube ◽  
Tension Pneumothorax ◽  
Tube Placement ◽  
Insertion Technique ◽  
Tube Insertion ◽  
Surgical Emphysema ◽  
Nasogastric Tube Placement ◽  
Nasogastric Tube Insertion ◽  
Fatal Complications

Nasogastric tube has a key role in the management of substantial number of hospitalized patients particularly the critically ill. In spite of the apparent simple insertion technique, nasogastric tube placement has its serious perhaps fatal complications which need to be carefully assessed. Pulmonary misplacement and associated complications are commonplace during nasogastric tube procedure. We present a case of tension pneumothorax and massive surgical emphysema in critically ill ventilated patient due to inadvertent nasogastric tube insertion and also discussed the risk factors, complication list, and arrays of techniques for safer tube placement.

scholarly journals Acute Gastric Dilatation: A Cause for Concern

2021 ◽  
pp. 171-177
Author(s):  
Danial Haris Shaikh ◽  
Abhilasha Jyala ◽  
Shehriyar Mehershahi ◽  
Chandni Sinha ◽  
Sridhar Chilimuri
Keyword(s):  
Nasogastric Tube ◽  
Radiological Finding ◽  
Plain Film ◽  
Tube Placement ◽  
Gastric Dilatation ◽  
Acute Hyperglycemia ◽  
Acute Gastric Dilatation ◽  
Physician Awareness ◽  
Gastric Emphysema ◽  
Nasogastric Tube Placement

Acute gastric dilatation is the radiological finding of a massively enlarged stomach as seen on plain film X-ray or a computerized tomography scan of the abdomen. It is a rare entity with high mortality if not treated promptly and is often not reported due to a lack of physician awareness. It can occur due to both mechanical obstruction of the gastric outflow tract, or due to nonmechanical causes, such as eating disorders and gastroparesis. Acute hyperglycemia without diagnosed gastroparesis, such as in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis, may also predispose to acute gastric dilatation. Prompt placement of a nasogastric tube can help deter its serious complications of gastric emphysema, ischemia, and/or perforation. We present our experience of 2 patients who presented with severe hyperglycemia and were found to have acute gastric dilation on imaging. Only one of the patients was treated with nasogastric tube placement for decompression and eventually made a full recovery.

scholarly journals Nasogastric tube placement with video-guided laryngoscope: A manikin simulator study

2017 ◽  
Vol 80 (8) ◽  
pp. 492-497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-Lun Lee ◽  
Li-Chun Yeh ◽  
Yau-Dung Jin ◽  
Chun-Chih Chen ◽  
Ming-Ho Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nasogastric Tube ◽  
Tube Placement ◽  
Simulator Study ◽  
Nasogastric Tube Placement

scholarly journals Esophageal Perforation with Unilateral Fluidothorax Caused by Nasogastric Tube

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Lukas P. Mileder ◽  
Martin Müller ◽  
Friedrich Reiterer ◽  
Alexander Pilhatsch ◽  
Barbara Gürtl-Lackner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nasogastric Tube ◽  
Esophageal Perforation ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Feeding Tube ◽  
Tube Placement ◽  
Nasogastric Feeding ◽  
Medical Interventions ◽  
Life Saving ◽  
Diagnostic Approaches ◽  
Nasogastric Tube Placement

Preterm infants are highly susceptible to injuries following necessary and often life-saving medical interventions. Esophageal perforation is a rare, yet serious complication that can be caused by aerodigestive tract suction, endotracheal intubation, or nasogastric tube placement. We present the case of a neonate born at 23 weeks plus three days of gestation with chest radiography showing malposition of the nasogastric feeding tube and massive right-sided effusion of Iopamidol in the pleural cavity due to esophageal perforation. In addition, the article summarizes common signs and symptoms associated with esophageal perforation in infants and discusses diagnostic approaches.

Nasogastric Tube Placement

2016 ◽  
pp. 411-413
Author(s):  
David P. Nguyen ◽  
L. Connor Nickels ◽  
Giuliano De Portu
Keyword(s):  
Nasogastric Tube ◽  
Tube Placement ◽  
Nasogastric Tube Placement
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