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The effect of lateral positioning on success of nasogastric tube insertion in unconscious patients

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Includes all patients with decreased level of consciousness..
Registration Number
IRCT20200601047631N1
Lead Sponsor
Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
170
Inclusion Criteria

Doctor's prescription for feeding through the gastric nasal tube
Inability to take medicine or food through the mouth
Lack of hematological diseases or use of anticoagulants
Low level of consciousness (Glasgow standard between 3-8)

Exclusion Criteria

Existence of severe jaw trauma and face

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
evel of consciousness. Timepoint: Glasgow criteria 3-8. Method of measurement: Glasgow criteria.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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