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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
[Nasojejunal enteral feeding tubes in critically ill patients. Successful placement without technical assistance].
Critically ill patients with early enteral feeding seem to profit from post-pyloric administration. Two feeding tubes were studied that, due to their construction, are able to move into the duodenum without the necessity of technical support. The duration until successful positioning, time until total enteral feeding and possible complications were compared. ⋯ In comparison to the Bengmark tube the Tiger tube has a higher success rate in terms of positioning in intensive care patients with impaired abdominal motility.