[Transpyloric feeding tube placement by gastric air insufflation technique in pediatric intensive care patients].

INTRODUCTION

The aim of the study was to evaluate the success rate of transpyloric tube (TPT) placement using air gastric insufflation technique in patients hospitalized in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. POPULATION, MATERIALS AND

METHODS

The data were collected retrospectively from a prospective filled database. TPT positioning was defined as successful by evaluation of its distal end in the abdominal X-ray. Demographic information, success rate, duration of the procedure were registered. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data.

RESULTS

There were 37 procedures in 33 patients and 84% of them were on mechanical ventilation. The percentage of success in TPT placement was 89% (33/37) and the mean duration of the procedure was 12.8 min +/- 5.3. No complications were registered.

CONCLUSION

TPT placement through the insufflation of air in the stomach is a short, simple, effective, and well tolerated procedure that can be done at bedside.