An improved biologically transparent illumination system that increases the accuracy of detecting the correct position of a nasogastric tube in the stomach.

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to determine whether an improved biologically transparent illumination system results in more reliable detection of the correct position of the nasogastric tube in surgical patients. In total, 102 patients undergoing general surgery were included in this prospective observational study. After general anesthesia, all patients were inserted a nasogastric tube equipped with an improved biologically transparent illumination catheter. Identification of biologically transparent light in the epigastric area indicated successful insertion of the nasogastric tube into the stomach. The position of the tube was confirmed by X-ray examination, and its findings were compared with those of the biologically transparent illumination system. We observed biologically transparent li

SUBMITTER: Masaki H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10703337 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature