Jpen Parenter Enter
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Jpen Parenter Enter · May 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialA randomized trial of endoscopic and fluoroscopic placement of postpyloric feeding tubes in critically ill patients.
Early postpyloric feeding is considered the accepted method of nutrition support in critically ill patients. Endoscopic and fluoroscopic techniques are associated with the highest percentage of successful placement. The purpose of this study was to compare endoscopic vs fluoroscopic placement of postpyloric feeding tubes in critically ill patients. ⋯ Endoscopic and fluoroscopic placement of postpyloric feeding tubes can safely and accurately be performed at the bedside in critically ill patients. Our results showed no significant difference in the success rate or time of placement between endoscopic vs fluoroscopic placement of postpyloric feeding tubes.