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Ultrasound-Assisted versus Endoscopic Nasojejunal Tube Placement for Acute Pancreatitis: A Retrospective Feasibility Study. Gastroenterol Res Pract 2021; 2021:4903241. [PMID: 34650607 PMCID: PMC8510840 DOI: 10.1155/2021/4903241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Objective The optimal technique for nasojejunal tube (NJT) placement in terms of facilitating early enteral nutrition (EN) in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) is unclear. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of two common techniques on EN implementation and clinical outcomes in a group of AP patients. Methods This is a retrospective study. All the data were extracted from an electronic database from August 2015 to October 2017. Patients with a diagnosis of AP requiring NJT placement were retrospectively analyzed. The primary outcome was the successful procedural rate. Results A total of 53 eligible patients were enrolled, of whom 30 received an ultrasound-assisted technique and the rest received the endoscopy method (n = 23). There was no difference in success rates of initial placement procedures between the two groups (93.3% and 95.7% in the ultrasound-assisted group and endoscopy group, respectively). The mean amount of EN delivery within the first three days after NJT placement was significantly higher in the ultrasound-assisted group (841.4 kcal (95% CI: 738.8, 944 kcal) vs. 652.5 kcal (95% CI: 562.5, 742.6 kcal), P = 0.018). Moreover, a slight increased postprocedural intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) was observed in patients undergoing endoscopic procedures, but not in the ultrasound-assisted group, especially at 6 hours after NJT placement (0.35 vs. -2.01 from baseline, P < 0.05). For clinical outcomes, we observed no difference between groups. Conclusion Compared with endoscopic procedures, ultrasound-assisted NJT placement possesses the acceptable success rates of initial placement procedures.
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Powers J, Brown B, Lyman B, Escuro AA, Linford L, Gorsuch K, Mogensen KM, Engelbrecht J, Chaney A, McGinnis C, Quatrara BA, Leonard J, Guenter P. Development of a Competency Model for Placement and Verification of Nasogastric and Nasoenteric Feeding Tubes for Adult Hospitalized Patients. Nutr Clin Pract 2021; 36:517-533. [PMID: 34021623 DOI: 10.1002/ncp.10671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Nasogastric/nasoenteric (NG/NE) feeding tube placements are associated with adverse events and, without proper training, can lead to devastating and significant patient harm related to misplacement. Safe feeding tube placement practices and verification are critical. There are many procedures and techniques for placement and verification; this paper provides an overview and update of techniques to guide practitioners in making clinical decisions. Regardless of placement technique and verification practices employed, it is essential that training and competency are maintained and documented for all clinicians placing NG/NE feeding tubes. This paper has been approved by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) Board of Directors.
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- Jan Powers
- Parkview Health System, Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
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- Nutrition Services Hennepin Healthcare Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Nutrition Support Consultant, Smithville, Missouri, USA
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- Center for Human Nutrition, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Nutrition Support/Vascular Team, Intermountain Healthcare Medical Center Murray, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Interventional GI and Pulmonology, Gastroenterology and Nutrition Support Clinic, Comprehensive Care and Research Center, Chicago, Zion, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Nutrition, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Transplant, College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
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- Center of Interprofessional Collaborations School of Nursing, University of Virginia Charlottesville, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Clinical Practice, Quality, and Advocacy, American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
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Lv B, Hu L, Chen L, Hu B, Zhang Y, Ye H, Sun C, Zhang X, Lan H, Chen C. Blind bedside postpyloric placement of spiral tube as rescue therapy in critically ill patients: a prospective, tricentric, observational study. CRITICAL CARE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CRITICAL CARE FORUM 2017; 21:248. [PMID: 28950897 PMCID: PMC5615440 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-017-1839-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2017] [Accepted: 09/08/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background Various special techniques for blind bedside transpyloric tube placement have been introduced into clinical practice. However, transpyloric spiral tube placement facilitated by a blind bedside method has not yet been reported. The objective of this prospective study was to evaluate the safety and efficiency of blind bedside postpyloric placement of a spiral tube as a rescue therapy subsequent to failed spontaneous transpyloric migration in critically ill patients. Methods This prospective, tricentric, observational study was conducted in the intensive care units (ICUs) of three tertiary hospitals. A total of 127 consecutive patients with failed spontaneous transpyloric spiral tube migration despite using prokinetic agents and still required enteral nutrition for more than 3 days were included. The spiral tube was inserted postpylorically using the blind bedside technique. All patients received metoclopramide intravenously prior to tube insertion. The exact tube tip position was determined by radiography. The primary efficacy endpoint was the success rate of postpyloric spiral tube placement. Secondary efficacy endpoints were success rate of a spiral tube placed in the third portion of the duodenum (D3) or beyond, success rate of placement in the proximal jejunum, time to insertion, length of insertion, and number of attempts. Safety endpoints were metoclopramide-related and major adverse tube-associated events. Results In 81.9% of patients, the spiral feeding tubes were placed postpylorically; of these, 55.1% were placed in D3 or beyond and 33.9% were placed in the proximal jejunum, with a median time to insertion of 14 min and an average number of attempts of 1.4. The mean length of insertion was 95.6 cm. The adverse event incidence was 26.0%, and no serious adverse event was observed. Conclusions Blind bedside postpyloric placement of a spiral tube, as a rescue therapy subsequent to failed spontaneous transpyloric migration in critically ill patients, is safe and effective. This technique may facilitate the early initiation of postpyloric feeding in the ICU. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR-OPN-16008206. Registered on 1 April 2016.
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- Bo Lv
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Guangdong General Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, 106 Zhongshan Er Road, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Guangdong General Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, 106 Zhongshan Er Road, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.,School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Guangdong General Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, 106 Zhongshan Er Road, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Guangdong General Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, 106 Zhongshan Er Road, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Xinjiang Kashgar Region's First People's Hospital, 66 Airport Road, Kashgar Region, 844099, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Guangzhou Nansha Central Hospital, 105 Fengzhedong Road, Guangzhou, 511457, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Guangdong General Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, 106 Zhongshan Er Road, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Guangdong General Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, 106 Zhongshan Er Road, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Guangdong General Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, 106 Zhongshan Er Road, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Guangdong General Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, 106 Zhongshan Er Road, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.
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Ngo AV, Done S, Otto R, Friedman S, Stanescu AL. Nasoduodenal tube placement: Are two views necessary to confirm position? Pediatr Radiol 2017; 47:1302-1311. [PMID: 28567656 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-017-3870-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2016] [Revised: 03/14/2017] [Accepted: 04/19/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nasoduodenal tube (NDT) placement is typically performed at the bedside and two-view abdominal radiographs are usually used to confirm tube position. Anecdotally, in most instances the lateral view is unnecessary and utilizes more than twice the radiation than an anteroposterior (AP) view alone. OBJECTIVE We hypothesize that NDT location can be determined using only the AP view, with the NDT position determined on two views utilized as the gold standard. MATERIALS AND METHODS A search was performed for all two- or three-view abdominal radiographs from September 2012 to September 2013 with the phrase "ND tube" in the reason field of the requisition. These studies were independently reviewed by two radiologists and scored for anatomical tube position in three different scenarios: AP view alone, the lateral view alone, and both views together, with the latter serving as the gold standard. The anatomical scores were subsequently grouped to reflect clinically significant scenarios. Comparative analysis was performed with the original and clinically grouped scores. RESULTS A total of 102 patients and 306 separate two-view exams were evaluated. Of the 102 patients, 55 had at least two separate exams. Across raters, concordances of AP and lateral scores relative to the gold standard assessment were 88% and 73% for anatomical scores, and 91.5% and 86.4% for clinically grouped data. Trend differences for fewer errors were found with the AP compared to the lateral view. There were statistically significant group differences with a greater number of false-negative errors in the lateral data set. No clear differences were found when comparing AP and lateral ratings for false-positive errors. Upon review of the common errors, we determined a few imaging findings on AP radiographs that can help assess the need for an additional lateral view. CONCLUSION A single AP view is sufficient to determine the NDT position in most cases. Two views should be reserved for cases where the NDT position cannot be definitively assessed. Transitioning toward the single AP view to evaluate the NDT position could have immediate consequences for dose reduction.
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- Anh-Vu Ngo
- Department of Radiology, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA
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BACKGROUND Patients in the neonatal intensive care unit are a vulnerable population with specific nutritional requirements, which include increased protein and caloric needs for adequate growth. Some infants cannot tolerate gastric feeds and need to have postpyloric feeds to grow. Placement of a postpyloric tube can be done by gastric insufflation. Gastric insufflation is a technique where air is inserted into the stomach as a nasogastric tube is advanced through the pylorus to the duodenum. There is research to support this technique in pediatrics, but scant evidence exists for placement of postpyloric tubes in the infant population. PURPOSE The aim of this quality improvement practice project was to determine whether the current practice for postpyloric tube placement by the bedside nurses in the neonatal intensive care unit is safe and effective. METHODS Data were prospectively collected on 38 infants requiring placement of 60 postpyloric tubes over an 8-week period. RESULTS The results indicate a success rate of 95.6% for tube placement when a subset of infants diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) (n = 15) was excluded. Six (40%) of the 15 infants with CDH had postpyloric tubes placed successfully. Nursing years of experience did not affect successful postpyloric tube placement. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The postpyloric tube placement policy was modified as a result of findings from this project. Placement of a postpyloric tube with one attempt by the bedside nurse was safe and effective in most preterm infants in our care excluding patients with CDH. The new policy reduced infants' exposure to radiation due to a decrease in the number of x-rays in comparison to interventional radiology placement. IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH Further research should be done by units that primarily care for low birth-weight premature infants.
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Roberts S, Echeverria P, Gabriel SA. Devices and Techniques for Bedside Enteral Feeding Tube Placement. Nutr Clin Pract 2017; 22:412-20. [PMID: 17644695 DOI: 10.1177/0115426507022004412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Enteral feedings are an integral part of care for many hospitalized patients. Accessing the gastrointestinal (GI) tract safely and in a timely manner can be challenging. Various techniques and devices to enhance the safety of bedside feeding tube placement are available for clinicians. Three specific devices are highlighted, including the colorimetric CO(2) detector (CCD), a magnetically guided feeding tube (MGFT), and the electromagnetic tube placement device (ETPD). The CO(2) detector is applied to detect the presence or absence of CO(2), thus assisting in correct placement of the feeding tube tip into the GI tract vs the lung. The MGFT uses a magnetic device to manipulate the feeding tube through the GI tract into the small intestine. The ETPD provides real-time visualization of the feeding tube as it progresses into the small intestine. Training and repetition are essential for safe and successful feeding tube placement, and the highlighted devices can contribute to both of these goals.
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- Susan Roberts
- Baylor University Medical Center, 3500 Gaston Avenue, Nutrition Services, Dallas, TX 75246, USA.
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Phipps LM, Weber MD, Ginder BR, Hulse MA, Thomas NJ. A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Three Different Techniques of Nasojejunal Feeding Tube Placement in Critically Ill Children. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2017; 29:420-4. [PMID: 16224034 DOI: 10.1177/0148607105029006420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND The goal of this study was to compare 3 different techniques used to place nasojejunal (NJ) feeding tubes in the critically ill or injured pediatric patients. This was a randomized, prospective trial in a university-affiliated 12-bed pediatric intensive care unit. Patients were critically ill children requiring placement of an NJ feeding tube. Patient age, weight, medications, use of mechanical ventilation, and patient tolerance were recorded. An abdominal radiograph obtained immediately after the placement determined correct placement. The final placement was recorded, as was the number of placement attempts. METHODS Patients were randomized to 1 of 3 groups: standard technique, standard technique facilitated with gastric insufflation, and standard technique facilitated with the use of preinsertion erythromycin. To ensure equal distribution, all patients were stratified by weight (<10 kg vs > or =10 kg) before randomization. All NJ tubes were placed by one of the investigators. If unsuccessful, a second attempt by the same investigator was allowed. Successful placement of the NJ tube was defined by confirmation of the tip of the tube in the first part of the duodenum or beyond by a pediatric radiologist blinded to the treatment groups. RESULTS Seventy-five pediatric patients were enrolled in the study; 94.6% (71/75) of tubes were passed successfully into the small bowel on the first or second attempt. Evaluation of the data revealed no significant association with a specific technique and successful placement (p = .1999). CONCLUSIONS When placed by a core group of experienced operators, the majority of NJ feeding tubes can be placed in critically ill or injured children on the first or second attempt, regardless of the technique used.
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- Lorri M Phipps
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nursing, Penn State Children's Hospital, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA 17033, USA.
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Specialized nutrition support, particularly enteral feeding, has been used for centuries. Technologic advancements have affected the provision of enteral feeding. Feeding solutions and devices, as well as the techniques to place the feeding devices, have evolved. This article reviews the history of bedside placement methods for short-term enteral access devices.
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- Gail Cresci
- Department of Surgery, Room 4072, Medical College of Georgia, 1120 15 Street, Augusta, 30912, USA.
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Milsom SA, Sweeting JA, Sheahan H, Haemmerle E, Windsor JA. Naso-enteric Tube Placement: A Review of Methods to Confirm Tip Location, Global Applicability and Requirements. World J Surg 2016; 39:2243-52. [PMID: 25900711 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-015-3077-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The insertion of a tube through the nose and into the stomach or beyond is a common clinical procedure for feeding and decompression. The safety, accuracy and reliability of tube insertion and methods used to confirm the location of the naso-enteric tube (NET) tip have not been systematically reviewed. The aim of this study is to review and compare these methods and determine their global applicability by end-user engagement. METHODS A systematic literature review of four major databases was performed to identify all relevant studies. The methods for NET tip localization were then compared for their accuracy with reference to a gold standard method (radiography or endoscopy). The global applicability of the different methods was analysed using a house of quality matrix. RESULTS After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 76 articles were selected. Limitations were found to be associated with the 20 different methods described for NET tip localization. The method with the best combined sensitivity and specificity (where n > 1) was ultrasound/sonography, followed by external magnetic guidance, electromagnetic methods and then capnography/capnometry. The top three performance criteria that were considered most important for global applicability were cost per tube/disposable, success rate and cost for non-disposable components. CONCLUSION There is no ideal method for confirming NET tip localisation. While radiography (the gold standard used for comparison) and ultrasound were the most accurate methods, they are costly and not universally available. There remains the need to develop a low-cost, easy-use, accurate and reliable method for NET tip localization.
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- S A Milsom
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Puiggròs C, Molinos R, Ortiz MD, Ribas M, Romero C, Vázquez C, Segurola H, Burgos R. Experience in Bedside Placement, Clinical Validity, and Cost-Efficacy of a Self-Propelled Nasojejunal Feeding Tube. Nutr Clin Pract 2015; 30:815-23. [PMID: 26214512 PMCID: PMC4708005 DOI: 10.1177/0884533615592954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The procedures needed to insert nasojejunal tubes (NJTs) are often invasive or uncomfortable for the patient and require hospital resources. The objectives of this study were to describe our experience in inserting a self-propelling NJT with distal pigtail end and evaluate clinical validity and cost efficacy of this enteral nutrition (EN) approach compared with parenteral nutrition (PN). MATERIALS AND METHODS Prospective study from July 2009 to December 2010, including hospitalized noncritical patients who required short-term jejunal EN. The tubes were inserted at bedside, using intravenous erythromycin as a prokinetic drug. Positioning was considered correct when the distal end was beyond the ligament of Treitz. Migration failure was considered when the tube was not positioned into the jejunum within 48 hours postinsertion. RESULTS Fifty-six insertions were recorded in 47 patients, most frequently in severe acute pancreatitis (69.6%). The migration rates at 18 and 48 hours postinsertion were 73.2% and 82.1%, respectively. There was migration failure in 8.9% of cases, and 8.9% were classified null (the tube was no longer in the gastrointestinal tract at 18 hours). There were no reported or observed complications. The mean duration of the EN was 12 ± 10.8 days. Five different types of EN formula were used. The total study cost was 53.9% lower compared with using PN in all patients. CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrated that bedside insertion of a self-propelling NJT is a safe, cost-effective, and successful technique for postpyloric enteral feeding in at least 73% of the patients, and only 18% of patients could eventually need other placement techniques. It can avoid the need for more aggressive or expensive placement techniques or even PN if we cannot achieve enteral access.
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- Carolina Puiggròs
- Nutritional Support Unit, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Nutritional Support Unit, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Nutritional Support Unit, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Nutritional Support Unit, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Nutritional Support Unit, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Nutritional Support Unit, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Nutritional Support Unit, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Nutritional Support Unit, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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Kohata H, Okuda N, Nakataki E, Itagaki T, Onodera M, Imanaka H, Nishimura M. A novel method of post-pyloric feeding tube placement at bedside. J Crit Care 2013; 28:1039-41. [PMID: 24018178 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2013.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2013] [Revised: 06/06/2013] [Accepted: 06/30/2013] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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PURPOSE Post-pyloric feeding tube placement is often difficult, and special equipment or peristalsis agents are used to aid insertion. Although several reports have described blind techniques for post-pyloric feeding-tube placement, no general consensus about method preference has been achieved. MATERIALS AND METHODS The technique is performed as follows: via the nostril, a stylet-tipped feeding tube is advanced about 70 cm; to confirm tip location to the right of the epigastric area, towards the right hypochondriac region, 5 mL shots of air are injected to enable touch detection of bubbling; finally, the tube is advanced to a length of 100 cm, during which the strength of bubbling seems to diminish under palpation. RESULTS We prospectively enrolled consecutive patients whose oral intake was expected to be difficult for 48 hours in the intensive care unit. Forty-one patients were enrolled and the rate of successful placement at first attempt was 95.1%. Mean duration for successful placement was 15 minutes. CONCLUSIONS With a novel technique, from the bedside, without special tools or drugs, we successfully placed post-pyloric feeding tubes. Essential points when inserting the tube are confirmation of the location of the tube tip by palpation of injected air, and to avoid deflection and looping.
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- Hisakazu Kohata
- Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, The University of Tokushima Graduate School, 3-18-15 Kuramoto, Tokushima 770-8503, Japan
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It is a strong and commonly held belief among nutrition clinicians that enteral nutrition is preferable to parenteral nutrition. We provide a narrative review of more recent studies and technical reviews comparing enteral nutrition with parenteral nutrition. Despite significant weaknesses in the existing data, current literature continues to support the use of enteral nutrition in patients requiring nutrition support, over parenteral nutrition.
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- David S. Seres
- Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Director, Medical Nutrition and Nutrition Support Service, Division of Preventive Medicine and Nutrition, Columbia University Medical Center P&S 9-501, 630 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Preventive Medicine and Nutrition, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Institute of Human Nutrition, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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Prabhakaran S, Doraiswamy VA, Nagaraja V, Cipolla J, Ofurum U, Evans DC, Lindsey DE, Seamon MJ, Kavuturu S, Gerlach AT, Jaik NP, Eiferman DS, Papadimos TJ, Adolph MD, Cook CH, Stawicki SPA. Nasoenteric Tube Complications. Scand J Surg 2012; 101:147-55. [DOI: 10.1177/145749691210100302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The use of nasoenteric tubes (NETs) is ubiquitous, and clinicians often take their placement, function, and maintenance for granted. NETs are used for gastrointestinal decompression, enteral feeding, medication administration, naso-biliary drainage, and specialized indications such as upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Morbidity associated with NETETs is common, but frequently subtle, mandating high index of suspicion, clinical vigilance, and patient safety protocols. Common complications include sinusitis, sore throat and epistaxis. More serious complications include luminal perforation, pulmonary injury, aspiration, and intracranial placement. Frequent monitoring and continual re-review of the indications for continued use of any NETET is prudent, including consideration of changing goals of care. This manuscript reviews NET-related complications and associated topics.
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- S. Prabhakaran
- University of North Dakota, Fargo, ND, U.S.A
- OPUS 12 Foundation Review Group, Plymouth Meeting, PA, U.S.A
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- University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A
- OPUS 12 Foundation Review Group, Plymouth Meeting, PA, U.S.A
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- University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A
- OPUS 12 Foundation Review Group, Plymouth Meeting, PA, U.S.A
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- Temple St Luke's Medical School, Bethlehem, PA, U.S.A
- OPUS 12 Foundation Review Group, Plymouth Meeting, PA, U.S.A
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- Temple St Luke's Medical School, Bethlehem, PA, U.S.A
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- The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, U.S.A
- OPUS 12 Foundation Review Group, Plymouth Meeting, PA, U.S.A
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- The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, U.S.A
- OPUS 12 Foundation Review Group, Plymouth Meeting, PA, U.S.A
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- Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, U.S.A
- OPUS 12 Foundation Review Group, Plymouth Meeting, PA, U.S.A
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- OPUS 12 Foundation Review Group, Plymouth Meeting, PA, U.S.A
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- The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, U.S.A
- OPUS 12 Foundation Review Group, Plymouth Meeting, PA, U.S.A
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, U.S.A
- OPUS 12 Foundation Review Group, Plymouth Meeting, PA, U.S.A
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- The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, U.S.A
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- The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, U.S.A
- OPUS 12 Foundation Review Group, Plymouth Meeting, PA, U.S.A
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- The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, U.S.A
- OPUS 12 Foundation Review Group, Plymouth Meeting, PA, U.S.A
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- The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, U.S.A
- OPUS 12 Foundation Review Group, Plymouth Meeting, PA, U.S.A
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- The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, U.S.A
- OPUS 12 Foundation Review Group, Plymouth Meeting, PA, U.S.A
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Sekino M, Yoshitomi O, Nakamura T, Makita T, Sumikawa K. A new technique for post-pyloric feeding tube placement by palpation in lean critically ill patients. Anaesth Intensive Care 2012; 40:154-8. [PMID: 22313077 DOI: 10.1177/0310057x1204000119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Various techniques have been described for blind bedside placement of a post-pyloric feeding tube. However, there is no universal method and the technique depends on the local institutional resources and expertise. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a simple new technique for the bedside placement of a post-pyloric feeding tube in an intensive care unit using palpation to confirm tube position. We studied 47 consecutive ventilated patients (mean body mass index 22.4 ± 4.2 kg/m(2)) requiring enteral tube feeding for nutritional support. We monitored the maximum intensity point of injected air 'bubbling' by palpation and estimated tube position. We monitored the movement of the maximum intensity point from the left upper quadrant to the right upper quadrant. If the maximum intensity point on the right upper quadrant diminished or weakened, we considered the tube had proceeded beyond the pylorus. By palpation, we could feel the bubbling of the injected air in all patients, but four patients were excluded because of failure to complete the protocol. The overall success rate including the four excluded cases was 85.1% (40/47) on the first attempt and 91.5% (43/47) when we included the second attempt. The median time for 40 successful tube placements on the first attempt was 10 (7 to 23) minutes. Our new palpation technique can successfully detect the position of a feeding tube in the stomach and help guide the tube to the correct location in the post-pyloric portion of the stomach in lean critically ill patients.
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- Motohiro Sekino
- Intensive Care Unit, Nagasaki University Hospital, Nagasaki, Japan.
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Multidisciplinary Practical Guidelines for Gastrointestinal Access for Enteral Nutrition and Decompression From the Society of Interventional Radiology and American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute, With Endorsement by Canadian Interventional Radiological Association (CIRA) and Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE). J Vasc Interv Radiol 2011; 22:1089-106. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2011.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2011] [Revised: 04/08/2011] [Accepted: 04/08/2011] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Itkin M, DeLegge MH, Fang JC, McClave SA, Kundu S, d'Othee BJ, Martinez-Salazar GM, Sacks D, Swan TL, Towbin RB, Walker TG, Wojak JC, Zuckerman DA, Cardella JF. Multidisciplinary practical guidelines for gastrointestinal access for enteral nutrition and decompression from the Society of Interventional Radiology and American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute, with endorsement by Canadian Interventional Radiological Association (CIRA) and Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE). Gastroenterology 2011; 141:742-65. [PMID: 21820533 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2011.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2011] [Accepted: 04/08/2011] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Maxim Itkin
- Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Pennsylvania Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Jejunal tube placement in critically ill patients: A prospective, randomized trial comparing the endoscopic technique with the electromagnetically visualized method. Crit Care Med 2011; 39:73-7. [PMID: 21037470 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0b013e3181fb7b5f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Head-to-head comparison of the success rate of jejunal placement of a new electromagnetically visualized jejunal tube with that of the endoscopic technique in critically ill patients. DESIGN : Prospective, randomized clinical trial. SETTING Two intensive care units at a university hospital. PATIENTS : A total of 66 critically ill patients not tolerating intragastric nutrition. INTERVENTIONS Patients were randomly assigned (2:1 ratio) to receive an electromagnetically visualized jejunal feeding tube or an endoscopically placed jejunal tube. The success rate of correct jejunal placement after 24 hrs was the main outcome parameter. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS The correct jejunal tube position was reached in 21 of 22 patients using the endoscopic technique and in 40 of 44 patients using the electromagnetically visualized jejunal tube (95% vs. 91%; relative risk 0.9524, confidence interval 0.804-1.127, p = .571). In the remaining four patients, successful endoscopic jejunal tube placement was performed subsequently. The implantation times, times in the right position, and occurrences of nose bleeding were not different between the two groups. The electromagnetically visualized technique resulted in the correct jejunal position more often at the first attempt. Factors associated with successful placement at the first attempt of the electromagnetically visualized jejunal tube seem to be a higher body mass index and absence of emesis. This trial is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov, number NCT00500851. CONCLUSIONS In a head-to-head comparison correct jejunal tube placement using the new electromagnetically visualized method was as fast, safe, and successful as the endoscopic method in a comparative intensive care unit patient population.
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Zick G, Frerichs A, Ahrens M, Schniewind B, Elke G, Schädler D, Frerichs I, Steinfath M, Weiler N. A new technique for bedside placement of enteral feeding tubes: a prospective cohort study. CRITICAL CARE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CRITICAL CARE FORUM 2011; 15:R8. [PMID: 21214907 PMCID: PMC3222037 DOI: 10.1186/cc9407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2010] [Revised: 12/13/2010] [Accepted: 01/07/2011] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Introduction To accomplish early enteral feeding in the critically ill patient a new transnasal endoscopic approach to the placement of postpyloric feeding tubes by intensive care physicians was evaluated. Methods This was a prospective cohort study in 27 critically ill patients subjected to transnasal endoscopy and intubation of the pylorus. Attending intensive care physicians were trained in the handling of the new endoscope for transnasal gastroenteroscopy for two days. A jejunal feeding tube was advanced via the instrument channel and the correct position assessed by contrast radiography. The primary outcome measure was successful postpyloric placement of the tube. Secondary outcome measures were time needed for the placement, complications such as bleeding and formation of loops, and the score of the placement difficulty graded from 1 (easy) to 4 (difficult). Data are given as mean values and standard deviation. Results Out of 34 attempted jejunal tube placements, 28 tubes (82%) were placed correctly in the jejunum. The duration of the procedure was 28 ± 12 minutes. The difficulty of the tube placement was judged as follows: grade 1: 17 patients, grade 2: 8 patients, grade 3: 7 patients, grade 4: 2 patients. In three cases, the tube position was incorrect, and in another three cases, the procedure had to be aborted. In one patient bleeding occurred that required no further treatment. Conclusions Fast and reliable transnasal insertion of postpyloric feeding tubes can be accomplished by trained intensive care physicians at the bedside using the presented procedure. This new technique may facilitate early initiation of enteral feeding in intensive care patients.
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- Günther Zick
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Centre Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Arnold-Heller-Straße, 24105 Kiel, Germany.
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Some advanced practice nutrition support dietitians have added small bowel feeding tube placement to their scope of responsibility. This is due, in part, to the challenges of gaining early enteral access in patients with functioning GI tracts. Emerging literature supports the practice of skilled practitioners placing feeding tubes at bedside. A variety of methods can be used to place tubes at the bedside. The nutrition support dietitian must understand licensure and liability considerations to perform this invasive procedure. This article will review literature reports of dietitians placing feeding tubes and provide information on the methods used, training and competencies required, and legal issues involved.
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- Cheryl Marsland
- University of Medicine and Dentistry School of Health Related Professions, 65 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07107-3001, USA.
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Practical approach to paediatric enteral nutrition: a comment by the ESPGHAN committee on nutrition. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2010; 51:110-22. [PMID: 20453670 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0b013e3181d336d2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 170] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Enteral nutrition support (ENS) involves both the delivery of nutrients via feeding tubes and the provision of specialised oral nutritional supplements. ENS is indicated in a patient with at least a partially functioning digestive tract when oral intake is inadequate or intake of normal food is inappropriate to meet the patients' needs. The aim of this comment by the Committee on Nutrition of the European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition is to provide a clinical practice guide to ENS, based on the available evidence and the clinical expertise of the authors. Statements and recommendations are presented, and future research needs highlighted, with a particular emphasis placed on a practical approach to ENS.Among the wide array of enteral formulations, standard polymeric feeds based on cow's-milk protein with fibre and age adapted for energy and nutrient content are suitable for most paediatric patients. Whenever possible, intragastric is preferred to postpyloric delivery of nutrients, and intermittent feeding is preferred to continuous feeding because it is more physiological. An anticipated duration of enteral nutrition (EN) exceeding 4 to 6 weeks is an indication for gastrostomy or enterostomy. Among the various gastrostomy techniques available, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is currently the first option. In general, both patients and caregivers express satisfaction with this procedure, although it is associated with a number of well-recognised complications. We strongly recommend the development and application of procedural protocols that include scrupulous attention to hygiene, as well as regular monitoring by a multidisciplinary nutrition support team to minimise the risk of EN-associated complications.
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Rafferty GP, Tham TC. Endoscopic placement of enteral feeding tubes. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2010; 2:155-64. [PMID: 21160743 PMCID: PMC2998910 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v2.i5.155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2010] [Revised: 04/25/2010] [Accepted: 05/02/2010] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Malnutrition is common in patients with acute and chronic illness. Nutritional management of these malnourished patients is an essential part of healthcare. Enteral feeding is one component of nutritional support. It is the preferred method of nutritional support in patients that are not receiving adequate oral nutrition and have a functioning gastrointestinal tract (GIT). This method of nutritional support has undergone progression over recent times. The method of placement of enteral feeding tubes has evolved due to development of new feeding tubes and endoscopic technology. Enteral feeding can be divided into methods that provide short-term and long-term access to the GIT. This review article focuses on the current range of methods of gaining access to the GIT to provide enteral feed.
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- Gerard P Rafferty
- Gerard P Rafferty, Tony CK Tham, Division of Gastroenterology, Ulster Hospital, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 1RH, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Welpe P, Frutiger A, Vanek P, Kleger GR. Jejunal feeding tubes can be efficiently and independently placed by intensive care unit teams. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2010; 34:121-4. [PMID: 20067951 DOI: 10.1177/0148607109354781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nutrition support is an important therapeutic measure in critically ill patients. Several studies have shown that the enteral route is preferable to the parenteral route. Insertion of a feeding tube beyond the ligament of Treitz combined with continuous gastric drainage will reduce regurgitation and probably also the rate of nosocomial pneumonia. This study was conducted to assess the safety, success rate, and time required to establish jejunal nutrition by the fluoroscopy-guided technique in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. METHODS This was a prospective observational study in the ICUs of a 300-bed and a 600-bed community hospital. Indications were large gastric residuals during attempted gastric feeding, severe acute pancreatitis, or recurrent aspiration. Feeding tubes were introduced by the ICU staff at bedside under fluoroscopic guidance (a senior ICU physician and a resident or a registered ICU nurse). The correct jejunal position was documented by the application of a radiopaque contrast medium through the tube. After confirmation of the correct position, jejunal tube feeding was immediately started. RESULTS The insertion procedure in 38 patients lasted a median of 17 minutes. The median time from decision to place the tube until start of enteral feeding was 141 minutes. The success rate was 84.2%. No adverse events were observed. CONCLUSIONS Fluoroscopic placement of a jejunal feeding tube at the bedside is fast, is safe, and has a high success rate when performed by well-trained ICU staff. Using this method makes the ICU team more self-sufficient when critically ill patients require enteral nutrition and no gastroenterologist is available.
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- Pascal Welpe
- Medical ICU, Kantonsspital, St. Gallen, Switzerland.
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White H, Sosnowski K, Tran K, Reeves A, Jones M. A randomised controlled comparison of early post-pyloric versus early gastric feeding to meet nutritional targets in ventilated intensive care patients. CRITICAL CARE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CRITICAL CARE FORUM 2009; 13:R187. [PMID: 19930728 PMCID: PMC2811894 DOI: 10.1186/cc8181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2009] [Revised: 10/10/2009] [Accepted: 11/25/2009] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Introduction To compare outcomes from early post-pyloric to gastric feeding in ventilated, critically ill patients in a medical intensive care unit (ICU). Methods Prospective randomized study. Ventilated patients were randomly assigned to receive enteral feed via a nasogastric or a post-pyloric tube. Post-pyloric tubes were inserted by the bedside nurse and placement was confirmed radiographically. Results A total of 104 patients were enrolled, 54 in the gastric group and 50 in the post-pyloric group. Bedside post-pyloric tube insertion was successful in 80% of patients. Patients who failed post-pyloric insertion were fed via the nasogastric route, but were analysed on an intent-to treat basis. A per protocol analysis was also performed. Baseline characteristics were similar for all except Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE II) score, which was higher in the post-pyloric group. There was no difference in length of stay or ventilator days. The gastric group was quicker to initiate feed 4.3 hours (2.9 - 6.5 hours) as compared to post-pyloric group 6.6 hours (4.5 - 13.0 hours) (P = 0.0002). The time to reach target feeds from admission was also faster in gastric group: 8.7 hours (7.6 - 13.0 hours) compared to 12.3 hours (8.9 - 17.5 hours). The average daily energy and protein deficit were lower in gastric group 73 Kcal (2 - 288 Kcal) and 3.5 g (0 - 15 g) compared to 167 Kcal (70 - 411 Kcal) and 6.5 g (2.8 - 17.3 g) respectively but was only statistically significant for the average energy deficit (P = 0.035). This difference disappeared in the per protocol analysis. Complication rates were similar. Conclusions Early post-pyloric feeding offers no advantage over early gastric feeding in terms of overall nutrition received and complications Trial Registration Clinical Trial: anzctr.org.au:ACTRN12606000367549
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- Hayden White
- Department of Critical Care, Logan Hospital, University of Queensland, Armstrong Road, Meadowbrook, Brisbane, 4131, Australia.
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Enhancing Patient Safety: The Effect of Process Improvement on Bedside Fluoroscopy Time Related to Nasoduodenal Feeding Tube Placement in Pediatric Burn Patients. J Burn Care Res 2009; 30:606-11. [DOI: 10.1097/bcr.0b013e3181abffa3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Holzinger U, Kitzberger R, Bojic A, Wewalka M, Miehsler W, Staudinger T, Madl C. Comparison of a new unguided self-advancing jejunal tube with the endoscopic guided technique: a prospective, randomized study. Intensive Care Med 2009; 35:1614-8. [PMID: 19529912 DOI: 10.1007/s00134-009-1535-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2009] [Accepted: 05/22/2009] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the success rate of correct jejunal placement of a new self-advancing jejunal tube with the gold standard, the endoscopic guided technique, in a comparative intensive care unit (ICU) patient population. DESIGN Prospective, randomized study. SETTING Two medical ICUs at a university hospital. PATIENTS Forty-two mechanically ventilated patients with persisting intolerance of intragastric enteral nutrition despite prokinetic therapy. METHODS Patients were randomly assigned to receive an unguided self-advancing jejunal feeding tube (Tiger Tube) or an endoscopic guided jejunal tube (Freka Trelumina). Primary outcome measure was the success rate of correct jejunal placement after 24 h. RESULTS Correct jejunal tube placement was reached in all 21 patients using the endoscopic guided technique whereas the unguided self-advancing jejunal tube could be placed successfully in 14 out of 21 patients (100% versus 67%; P = 0.0086). In the remaining seven patients, successful endoscopic jejunal tube placement was performed subsequently. Duration of tube placement was longer in the unguided self-advancing tube group (20 +/- 12 min versus 597 +/- 260 min; P < 0.0001). Secondary outcome parameters (complication rate, number of attempts, days in correct position with accurate functional capability, days with high gastric residual volume, length of ICU stay, ICU mortality) were not statistically different between the two groups. No potentially relevant parameter predicting the failure of correct jejunal placement of the self-advancing tube could be identified. CONCLUSIONS Success rate of correct jejunal placement of the new unguided self-advancing tube was significantly lower than the success rate of the endoscopic guided technique.
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- Ulrike Holzinger
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine III, Intensive Care Unit 13H1, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
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Bedside postpyloric feeding tube placement: a pilot series to validate this novel technique. Crit Care Med 2009; 37:523-7. [PMID: 19114893 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0b013e3181959836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Postpyloric feeding may facilitate tolerance to enteral nutrition (EN) and offers an alternative route of feed administration when prepyloric EN fails. However, this is constrained by the difficulty of establishing nasojejunal (NJ) tube placement, which may necessitate endoscopy or radiology with the inevitable delay in the instigation of treatment. A bedside technique of NJ tube insertion has, therefore, been developed to permit blind postpyloric intubation. The primary aim of this audit was to validate the success of bedside NJ tube placement using the described technique. Secondary end points included the time taken to establish EN and the value of aspirate pH as an indicator of tube tip placement. DESIGN Observational. SETTING District general hospital. PATIENTS Consecutive patients requiring EN. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS The time taken to insert the tubes, the success rates in achieving the required position, and the time between the decision to feed and commencement of EN were recorded. The pH of any aspirate obtained was related to tube tip placement. Tube position was confirmed radiologically before starting EN. A total of 43 NJ tubes were inserted in 32 patients. Successful postpyloric intubation was achieved in 35 of 43 patients (81%). The median time for tube insertion was 18 (14-30) minutes. Time from the decision to feed to commencement of EN was 6 (5-18) hours. Aspirates were obtained from 26 of 43 (60%) intubations. Gastric aspirate pH readings were obtained for 19 of 43 (44%) of these intubations. Radiology reliably demonstrated the position of the tube tip in all cases. CONCLUSIONS By-the-bedside NJ tube placement is possible in more than 80% of patients. This may overcome delays in the commencement of feeds resulting from other methods of postpyloric tube placement. The use of aspirate pH on its own is not a reliable indicator of tube tip position.
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The advent of total parenteral nutrition in the late 1960s meant that no situation remained in which a patient could not be fed. Unfortunately, total parenteral nutrition was complicated by serious infective and metabolic side effects that undermined the beneficial effects of nutrient repletion. Consequently, creative ways of restoring upper gut function were designed, based on semielemental diets and novel feeding tube systems. The employment of specific protocols and acceptance of increased gastric residual volumes has allowed most patients in intensive care to be fed safely and early by nasogastric tube. However, nasogastric feeding is unsuitable for patients with severely compromised gastric emptying owing to partial obstruction or ileus. Such patients require postpyloric tube placement with simultaneous gastric decompression via double-lumen nasogastric decompression and jejunal feeding tubes. These tubes can be placed endoscopically 40-60 cm past the ligament of Treitz to enable feeding without pancreatic stimulation. In patients whose disorders last more than 4 weeks, tubes should be repositioned percutaneously, by endoscopic, open or laparoscopic surgery. Together, the advances in enteral access have improved patients' outcomes and led to a 70-90% reduction in the demand for total parenteral nutrition.
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Szentkereszty Z, Vágvölgyi A, Sasi-Szabó L, Plósz J, Kiss SS, Sápy P. Videothoracoscopic treatment of a rare complication of nasojejunal tube insertion. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2008; 18:735-7. [PMID: 18803519 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2007.0244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Intubation of the tracheobronchial tree is the most common type of malposition during the placement of narrow-bore enternal tubes. CASE REPORT In addition to other treatment components in a 65-year-old female, nasojejunal feeding was started to treat her for severe acute pancreatitis. After the placement of the narrow-bore feeding tube, she developed dyspnea and huskiness. On auscultation and X-ray investigation, the right pneumothorax was detected and the tube was found in the chest cavity. The diagnosis was confirmed by bronchoscopy. Videothoracoscopic resection and closure of the lacerated lung, using a tube thoracostomy, were performed. The patient recovered after postoperative conservative treatment for her pancreatitis. CONCLUSION Pneumothorax and laceration of the lung-caused by the malposition of narrow-bore enternal tube-can be successfully treated by applying videothoracoscopy.
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- Zsolt Szentkereszty
- Institute of Surgery, Auguszta Surgical Center, Medical and Health Science Center, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.
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Thurley PD, Hopper MA, Jobling JC, Teahon K. Fluoroscopic insertion of post-pyloric feeding tubes: success rates and complications. Clin Radiol 2008; 63:543-8. [PMID: 18374718 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2007.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2007] [Revised: 10/30/2007] [Accepted: 11/02/2007] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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AIM To examine the success and complication rates of radiological placement of post-pyloric feeding tubes, including those inserted with the assistance of a guide-wire. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two hundred referrals (156 patients), between the dates of 5 April 2002 and 10 September 2004, were identified retrospectively from computerized records. Subsequently, the radiology reports and patients' notes were reviewed to evaluate the indications for post-pyloric feeding, success of placement, use of a guide-wire, and any complications. RESULTS A post-pyloric tube was placed in the distal duodenum/jejunum in 183 (91.5%) patients and in the proximal duodenum or distal stomach in six (3%). A tube could not be inserted in 11 (5.5%) patients, and 51 (25.5%) of the insertions required the use of a guide-wire. Immediate complications were recorded in seven patients (3.5%): vomiting (n=5); hypotension and apnoea requiring naloxone (n=1) and hypoxia requiring endotracheal intubation (n=1). CONCLUSION Radiological placement of post-pyloric feeding tubes has a success rate comparable with endoscopically placed tubes, and it rarely involves significant technique-related complications.
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- P D Thurley
- Department of Clinical Radiology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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Gray R, Tynan C, Reed L, Hasse J, Kramlich M, Roberts S, Suneson J, Thompson J, Neylon J. Bedside electromagnetic-guided feeding tube placement: an improvement over traditional placement technique? Nutr Clin Pract 2007; 22:436-44. [PMID: 17644698 DOI: 10.1177/0115426507022004436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Registered dietitian/registered nurse (RD/RN) teams were created to place small bowel feeding tubes (SBFT) at the bedside in intensive care unit (ICU) patients using an electromagnetic tube placement device (ETPD). The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the safety of placing feeding tubes at the ICU bedside using an ETPD. Secondary outcomes included success rate, cost, and timeliness of feeding initiation. METHODS Data were collected prospectively on 20 SBFT blind placements in ICU patients (control group). After implementing a protocol for RD/RN teams to place SBFTs with an ETPD, 81 SBFTs were placed (study group). Complications, success rate, number of x-rays after tube placement, x-ray cost, and time from physician order to initiation of feedings were compared between the groups. RESULTS No adverse events occurred in either group. Successful SBFT placement was 63% (12/19) in the control group and 78% (63/81) in the study group (not significant, NS). The median time between physician order for tube placement and feeding initiation decreased from 22.3 hours (control group) to 7.8 hours (study group, p = .003). The median number of x-rays to confirm correct placement was 1 in the study group compared with 2 in the control group (p = .0001), resulting in a 50% decrease in the mean cost for x-rays. CONCLUSIONS No adverse events occurred with the implementation of bedside feeding tube placement using an ETPD. In addition, SBFT placement with an ETPD by designated ICU RD/RN teams resulted in lower x-ray costs and more timely initiation of enteral feedings compared with blind placement.
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- Rebecca Gray
- Baylor University Medical Center, Nutrition Services, 3500 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75246, USA.
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Deane A, Chapman MJ, Fraser RJ, Bryant LK, Burgstad C, Nguyen NQ. Mechanisms underlying feed intolerance in the critically ill: Implications for treatment. World J Gastroenterol 2007; 13:3909-17. [PMID: 17663503 PMCID: PMC4171161 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i29.3909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Malnutrition is associated with poor outcomes in critically ill patients. Although nutritional support is yet to be proven to improve mortality in non-malnourished critically ill patients, early enteral feeding is considered best practice. However, enteral feeding is often limited by delayed gastric emptying. The best method to clinically identify delayed gastric emptying and feed intolerance is unclear. Gastric residual volume (GRV) measured at the bedside is widely used as a surrogate marker for gastric emptying, but the value of GRV measurement has recently been disputed. While the mechanisms underlying delayed gastric emptying require further investigation, recent research has given a better appreciation of the pathophysiology. A number of pharmacological strategies are available to improve the success of feeding. Recent data suggest a combination of intravenous metoclopramide and erythromycin to be the most successful treatment, but novel drug therapies should be explored. Simpler methods to access the duodenum and more distal small bowel for feed delivery are also under investigation. This review summarises current understanding of the factors responsible for, and mechanisms underlying feed intolerance in critical illness, together with the evidence for current practices. Areas requiring further research are also highlighted.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Early enteral nutrition is the preferred option for feeding patients who cannot meet their nutrient requirements orally. This article reviews complications associated with small-bore feeding tube insertion and potential methods to promote safe gastric or postpyloric placement. We review the available bedside methods to check the position of the feeding tube and identify inadvertent misplacements. RECENT FINDINGS Airway misplacement rates of small feeding tubes are considerable. Bedside methods (auscultation, pH, aspirate appearance, air bubbling, external length of the tube, etc.) to confirm the position of a newly inserted small-bore feeding tube have limited scientific basis. Radiographic confirmation therefore continues to be the most accurate method to ascertain tube position. Fluoroscopic and endoscopic methods are reliable but costly and are not available in many hospitals. Rigid protocols to place feeding tubes along with new emerging technology such as CO2 colorimetric paper and tubes coupled with signaling devices are promising candidates to substitute for the blind placement method. SUMMARY The risk of misplacement with blind bedside methods for small-bore feeding tube insertion requires a change in hospital protocols.
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Dubin A, Murias G, Sottile JP, Pozo MO, Barán M, Edul VSK, Canales HS, Etcheverry G, Maskin B, Estenssoro E. Effects of levosimendan and dobutamine in experimental acute endotoxemia: a preliminary controlled study. Intensive Care Med 2007; 33:485-94. [PMID: 17262190 DOI: 10.1007/s00134-006-0519-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2006] [Accepted: 12/19/2006] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To test the hypothesis that levosimendan increases systemic and intestinal oxygen delivery (DO(2)) and prevents intramucosal acidosis in septic shock. DESIGN Prospective, controlled experimental study. SETTING University-based research laboratory. SUBJECTS Nineteen anesthetized, mechanically ventilated sheep. INTERVENTIONS Endotoxin-treated sheep were randomly assigned to three groups: control (n=7), dobutamine (10 microg/kg/min, n=6) and levosimendan (100 microg/kg over 10 min followed by 100 microg/kg/h, n=6) and treated for 120 min. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS After endotoxin administration, systemic and intestinal DO(2) decreased (24.6+/-5.2 vs 15.3+/-3.4 ml/kg/min and 105.0+/-28.1 vs 55.8+/-25.9 ml/kg/min, respectively; p<0.05 for both). Arterial lactate and the intramucosal-arterial PCO(2) difference (DeltaPCO(2)) increased (1.4+/-0.3 vs 3.1+/-1.5 mmHg and 9+/-6 vs 23+/-6 mmHg mmol/l, respectively; p<0.05). Systemic DO(2) was preserved in the dobutamine-treated group (22.3+/-4.7 vs 26.8+/-7.0 ml/min/kg, p=NS) but intestinal DO(2) decreased (98.9+/-0.2 vs 68.0+/-22.9 ml/min/kg, p<0.05) and DeltaPCO(2) increased (12+/-5 vs 25+/-11 mmHg, p<0.05). The administration of levosimendan prevented declines in systemic and intestinal DO(2) (25.1+/-3.0 vs 24.0+/-6.3 ml/min/kg and 111.1+/-18.0 vs 98.2+/-23.1 ml/min/kg, p=NS for both) or increases in DeltaPCO(2) (7+/-7 vs 10+/-8, p=NS). Arterial lactate increased in both the dobutamine and levosimendan groups (1.6+/-0.3 vs 2.5+/-0.7 and 1.4+/-0.4 vs. 2.9+/-1.1 mmol/l, p=NS between groups). CONCLUSIONS Compared with dobutamine, levosimendan increased intestinal blood flow and diminished intramucosal acidosis in this experimental model of sepsis.
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- Arnaldo Dubin
- Cátedra de Farmacología, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, 42 No 577, 1900, La Plata, Argentina.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Enteral nutrition is the preferred route for nutrition support in the intensive care unit setting. This is usually delivered through nasoenteric feeding tubes in patients with an otherwise functional gastrointestinal tract. Placement of nasoenteric feeding tubes, however, may be difficult in this setting. Nasoenteric feeding tubes may be placed by multiple methods, each with their particular advantages and disadvantages. This review summarizes the recent literature on different methods of nasoenteric feeding tube placement with emphasis on critically ill patients. RECENT FINDINGS Bedside assisted methods using electromyogram, electrocardiogram, and magnetic fields to provide immediate positional feedback to help guide tube advancement appear promising. Bedside methods using specific protocols, modified feeding tubes, prokinetics or magnetic assistance were also successfully reported. None of these methods has been prospectively compared with more commonly practiced methods in large studies. Endoscopic nasoenteric tube placement methods including transnasal approaches using ultra-thin endoscopes have been recently described and appear to be equivalent to fluoroscopic placement. All these recently reported techniques, however, may require more specialized equipment or training than is currently widely available. SUMMARY Feeding tubes can be placed using bedside, fluoroscopic, and endoscopic means. Novel bedside methods have been recently described using immediate positional feedback or new assistive methods. Endoscopic techniques have similar success rates to fluoroscopic techniques and provide data on upper gastrointestinal abnormalities. There is no clear universal standard method. When feeding tube placement is required the technique used depends on local institutional resources and expertise.
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- Derrick Haslam
- Division of Gastroenterology, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132-2410, USA
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Lee AJ, Eve R, Bennett MJ. Evaluation of a technique for blind placement of post-pyloric feeding tubes in intensive care: application in patients with gastric ileus. Intensive Care Med 2006; 32:553-6. [PMID: 16501944 DOI: 10.1007/s00134-006-0095-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2006] [Accepted: 02/06/2006] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate a blind 'active' technique for the bedside placement of post-pyloric enteral feeding tubes in a critically ill population with proven gastric ileus. DESIGN AND SETTING An open study to evaluate the success rate and duration of the technique in cardiothoracic and general intensive care units of a tertiary referral hospital. PATIENTS 20 consecutive, ventilated patients requiring enteral nutrition, where feeding had failed via the gastric route. INTERVENTIONS Previously described insertion technique-the Corpak 10-10-10 protocol-for post-pyloric enteral feeding tube placement, modified after 20 min if placement had not been achieved, by insufflation of air into the stomach to promote pyloric opening. MEASUREMENTS AND RESULTS A standard protocol and a set method to identify final tube position were used in each case. In 90% (18/20) of cases tubes were placed on the first attempt, with an additional tube being successfully placed on the second attempt. The median time for tube placement was 18 min (range 3-55 min). In 20% (4/20) insufflation of air was required to aid trans-pyloric passage. CONCLUSIONS The previously described technique, modified by insufflation of air into the stomach in prolonged attempts to achieve trans-pyloric passage, proved to be an effective and cost efficient method to place post-pyloric enteral feeding tubes. This technique, even in the presence of gastric ileus, could be incorporated by all critical care facilities, without the need for any additional equipment or costs. This approach avoids the costs of additional equipment, time-delays and necessity to transfer the patient from the ICU for the more traditional techniques of endoscopy and radiographic screening.
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- Andrew J Lee
- Department of Anaesthesia, Derriford Hospital, PL6 8DH, Plymouth, UK
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Wu CJ, Hsu PI, Lo GH, Shie CB, Lo CC, Wang EM, Lin CK, Chen WC, Cheng LC, Yu HC, Chan YC, Lai KH. Clinical application of clip-assisted endoscopic method for nasoenteric feeding in patients with gastroparesis and gastroesophageal wounds. World J Gastroenterol 2005; 11:3714-3718. [PMID: 15968726 PMCID: PMC4316022 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i24.3714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2004] [Revised: 10/12/2004] [Accepted: 12/23/2004] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To report the clinical experiences in the application of clip-assisted endoscopic method for nasoenteric feeding in patients with gastroparesis and patients with gastroesophageal wounds, and to compare the efficacy of nasoenteric feeding in these two indications. METHODS From April 2002 to January 2004, 21 consecutive patients with gastroparesis or gastroesophageal wounds were enrolled and received nasoenteric feeding for nutritional support. A clip-assisted method was used to place the nasoenteric tubes. Outcomes in the two groups were compared with respect to the successful rate of enteral feeding, percentage of recommended energy intake (REI), and complication rates. RESULTS The gastroparesis group included 13 patients with major burns (n = 7), trauma (n = 2), congestive heart failure (n = 2) and post-surgery gastric stasis syndrome (n = 2). The esophageogastric wound group included eight patients with tracheoesophageal fistula (n = 2) and wound leakage following gastric surgery (n = 6). Two study groups were similar in feeding successful rates (84.6% vs 75.0%). There were also no differences in the percentage of REI between groups (79.4% vs 78.6%). Additionally, no complications occurred in any of the study groups. CONCLUSION Nasoenteric feeding is a useful method to provide nutritional support to most of the patients with gastroparesis who cannot tolerate nasogastric tube feeding and to the cases who need bypass feeding for esophageogastric wounds.
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- Chung-Jen Wu
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung 813, Taiwan, China
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The role of the intensive care unit registered dietitian has evolved over the past few years to become a vital component of the intensivist-led multidisciplinary intensive care unit team. The purpose of this review is to define the level of clinical practice and skill set of the intensive care unit dietitian, which defines them as a clinician, educator and researcher worthy to practice alongside their colleagues on the intensive care unit team. RECENT FINDINGS An intensive care unit registered dietitian must be a dedicated professional with advanced training in critical care nutrition, the ability to read critically and evaluate new literature, a willingness to think 'outside the box', the fortitude to be an active participant in the intensive care unit team, the aptitude to educate colleagues and students from all disciplines, and the desire to participate in clinical research. Intensive care unit registered dietitians have published research concerning the nutritional assessment of the critically ill patient, the route of nutritional support, nutritional access, fluid and electrolyte issues, speciality enteral products, and optimal blood glucose control. They continue to attain skills and knowledge to extend their scope of practice and improve the quality of care in the intensive care unit. Recent guidelines adapted to the nutritional care of critically ill patients have been published for guidance. SUMMARY The scope of practice of intensive care dietitians defines them as clinicians, educators and researchers. Their skill set is a unique and vital component of the intensivist-led multidisciplinary intensive care unit team.
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- Beth Taylor
- Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St Louis, Missouri 63110, USA.
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Andrews P, Azoulay E, Antonelli M, Brochard L, Brun-Buisson C, Dobb G, Fagon JY, Gerlach H, Groeneveld J, Mancebo J, Metnitz P, Nava S, Pugin J, Pinsky M, Radermacher P, Richard C, Tasker R, Vallet B. Year in review in intensive care medicine, 2004. II. Brain injury, hemodynamic monitoring and treatment, pulmonary embolism, gastrointestinal tract, and renal failure. Intensive Care Med 2005; 31:177-88. [PMID: 15678311 DOI: 10.1007/s00134-004-2552-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2004] [Accepted: 12/23/2004] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Peter Andrews
- Intensive Care Medicine Unit, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK
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Ruiz Santana S, Hernández Socorro C. Nutrición enteral en el paciente grave: ¿pre o postpilórica? Med Intensiva 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/s0210-5691(04)70111-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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