Data Snapshot: Nasogastric Tube Misplacements

Abstract

Nasogastric and orogastric tubes, herein collectively referred to as nasogastric tubes (NGT), are inserted into a patient’s nasal or oral cavity to administer feedings or medications or remove stomach contents.1 Tube misplacement is a known complication that can occur during insertion.2,3 This NGT misplacement data snapshot provides updated information.

Keywords

• patient safety
• enteral feeding tubes
• nasogastric tubes
• pneumothorax