Nasogastric tube insertion in adults who require enteral feeding.
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This article, part of Nursing Standards clinical skills series, describes the process of inserting a nasogastric tube in adults for enteral feeding. The article discusses patient assessment, choosing which tube to use, positioning and strategies to deal with complications that arise.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
دوره 21 40 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007