Comparing two ways to measure feeding tube length
This study compares two different ways to measure how long a nasogastric tube should be before placing it. The goal is to see which method is more accurate, which could help avoid complications and make the procedure more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be in the hospital and need a nasogastric tube (a tube that goes from your nose to your stomach to give food or medicine).
- You must not have certain conditions like stomach surgery, active bleeding in the stomach or intestines, or a skull fracture.
- You must be able to have an X-ray to confirm the tube's position (so pregnant women are not included).
- Your blood pressure must be stable, and you must not be critically ill.
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