Confirmation of Nasogastric Tube Placement Via Ultrasonography
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Nasogastric Tube Intubation
- Sponsor
- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
- Enrollment
- 50
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Ultrasonography is as accurate as plain radiograph in confirming nasogastric tube placement
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 15 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to determine if ultrasonography is an adequate means for confirmation of nasogastric tube placement and that ultrasonography is more time efficient than radiography confirming nasogastric tube placement.
Detailed Description
Our current nasogastric tube placement protocol requires confirmation of nasogastric tube placement with plain radiography. Obtaining a plane radiograph in the emergency department can be time consuming and exposes the patient to radiation. Ultrasound is readily available to our physicians and does not expose patients to radiation. Confirmation of nasogastric tube placement by ultrasonography may provide a faster means of confirmation and expose patients to less radiation.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Male or Female Patients 18 years of age or older.
- •Patients in the emergency department at Oklahoma State University Medical Center that require NG intubation with radiography confirmation.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patients under the age of 18 years of age.
- •Patients that are prisoners of the State or Government.
- •Patient is pregnant.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Ultrasonography is as accurate as plain radiograph in confirming nasogastric tube placement
Time Frame: one year