Ultrasound versus chest x-ray for feeding tube placement in the ICU
This study compares two methods to confirm that a feeding tube is correctly placed in the stomach: using ultrasound (sound waves) versus a chest X-ray. If you are in the intensive care unit (ICU) and need a feeding tube, this trial may help make the check faster and safer.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older
- You must need a feeding tube placed through your nose into your stomach
- You must agree to take part (or have a legal representative agree for you)
- You cannot be pregnant
- You cannot have certain conditions that make tube placement risky, like facial injuries, skull fractures, or recent surgery on the upper digestive tract
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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