[A study on insertion of a nasogastric tube in intubated patients].

BACKGROUND

Insertion of a nasogastric tube in anesthetized and intubated patients is sometimes difficult. We studied the movement of a gastric tube in order to find a way for successful insertion of a nasogastric tube.

METHODS

We used the method of Ozer's; bronchofiber examination of nasogastric tube placement in an anethetized patient, with changing heights of a pillow [0 cm, 5 cm, 10 cm], rotating head [45 degree each side] and jaw lifting.

RESULTS

The height of the pillow is an important factor regardless of other maneuvers.

CONCLUSIONS

Our study showed that using a 5 cm height pillow was a best way to insert a nasogastric tube, but ipsilateral head rotation did not contribute to the procedure.