Ultrasound vs chest X-ray for feeding tube placement in the ICU

This trial tests whether using a special ultrasound device (gastric sonar) to check stomach contents is as good as the standard method of suctioning stomach fluid to make sure feeding tubes are in the right place in critically ill patients.

This trial tests whether a bedside ultrasound can measure how full the stomach is in patients on a breathing machine who are receiving liquid nutrition through a tube. If it works, doctors may avoid complications and feed patients more safely.

This study tests whether using a handheld ultrasound device (a small machine that uses sound waves to see inside the body) placed on the neck or chest is better at confirming that a breathing tube is correctly positioned in the windpipe than the usual methods. It is for adults in the intensive care unit who need a breathing tube to keep their airway safe.

This trial is testing a new type of feeding tube that can be seen with ultrasound, so doctors can check its position without needing an X-ray. It may help make tube placement quicker and safer for people who already need this tube as part of their care.

This study uses an ultrasound of the stomach to see if a feeding tube is in the right place. It's for people who are on a breathing tube and need a stomach feeding tube.

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.