Analysis of an electromagnetic tube placement device versus a self‐advancing nasal jejunal device for postpyloric feeding tube placement

Abstract

Initiation of enteral feeding is an important part of the best practice model for critically ill patients. Although nasogastric feeding is appropriate for the majority of patients requiring short‐term nutrition support, certain patients benefit greatly from postpyloric feeding.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Nov 29, 2013
Source ID
10.1002/jhm.2122

Entities

People

  • Cristin A. Mount
  • Mary S. McCarthy
  • Nathan Boyer

Organizations

  • Madigan Army Medical Center

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Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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