Complications of nasogastric tube placement--don't blow it.
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چکیده
Preventable complications maybe associated with the placement of nasogastric tubes. Our report raises awareness of the potentially fatal complications that can occur. We also recommend an approach for clinicians which maybe used to avoid significant patient morbidity.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Irish medical journal
دوره 105 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012