An observational study to compare the various techniques of nasogastric tube insertion in anaesthetised, intubated patients

Completed

• Conditions: Medical and Surgical,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2023/09/058012
• Lead Sponsor: Ms. Rashmi R

Brief Summary

This is a cross-sectional study titled Comparison of different techniques of nasogastric tube insertion in anaesthetised, intubated patients in terms of rate of success, time taken and complications: An observational study. Patients above 18 years of age with ASA Physical Status grading of I, II or III undergoing surgeries under general anaesthesia requiring NGT insertion will be recruited. The primary objective of the study is to analyse the commonest technique of NGT insertion among participants based on the first attempt success rate, number of attempts and time taken for insertion of NGT and the secondary objective is to observe for any complications and the technique of confirming proper NGT placement.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-02-10
• Study Completion: 2024-01-31
• Last Update Posted: 2024-08-08

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 215

Inclusion Criteria

1.Participants above 18 years of age undergoing surgeries under general anaesthesia requiring NGT insertion 2.Both male and female participants 3.Participants with ASA grading of I, II or III.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Esophageal disorders 2.Nasal mass or nasal obstruction 3.Upper respiratory tract deformities 4.Bleeding disorders, patients on anticoagulants.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Successful placement of NGT	can be assessed from inserting the tube through the either nostril and getting a confirmation by hearing the gurgling sounds by auscultation over the epigastrium which can take upto 1 minute

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Duration- Time taken for the entire procedure of tube insertion & the confirmation of tube placement	Which can take upto a total of 1-2 minutes
Complications-	several attempts of the tube insertion may lead to some complications such as Kinking, coiling of the tube, mucosal bleeding

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal; 🇮🇳 Udupi, KARNATAKA, India

Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal

🇮🇳Udupi, KARNATAKA, India

Ms Rashmi R

Principal investigator

9611104572

rashmirsalian@gmail.com