Annals of internal medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Effect of nasogastric tube size on gastroesophageal reflux and microaspiration in intubated patients.
Little evidence exists to support the theory that small-bore nasogastric tubes prevent gastroesophageal reflux and microaspiration in intubated patients. ⋯ Small-bore nasogastric tubes in intubated patients do not reduce gastroesophageal reflux or microaspiration.