Ultrasound to check nasogastric tube position
This study tests whether ultrasound can help doctors check if a nasogastric tube (a thin tube placed through the nose into the stomach) is in the right position. It may help avoid the need for X-rays.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- Your health status must be classified as ASA I, II, III, or IV (a standard rating system used by doctors).
- You must not have any condition that would make placing a nasogastric tube unsafe, such as recent ingestion of harmful chemicals, fractures in the nose or skull, or neck surgery.
- You must not have any abnormalities in the shape of your neck or throat.
- You (or your family) must sign a consent form agreeing to participate.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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