Novel Visual Nasogastric Tube Insertion System: A Feasibility and Efficiency Study in a Manikin.

ABSTRACT: Background. Conventional nasogastric tube placement is an essential clinical procedure; however, complications may arise from blind manipulation. We tested the feasibility and efficiency of a visual nasogastric tube insertion system (VNGS) using a manikin. Methods. A microimaging fiber (0.8 mm) was integrated into the nasogastric tube to create the VNGS. Twenty inexperienced physicians were enrolled and assigned to the visual or conventional group. Each physician performed 10 repeated nasogastric tube insertions with visual guidance or the conventional method; another 20 inexperienced medical students received nasogastric tube insertion training using visual guidance or the conventional method. Results. The nasogastric tube successfully reached the stomach and the narr

SUBMITTER: Li Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5141553 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature