Nasogastric Tubes
Cross-source consensus on Nasogastric Tubes from 1 sources and 4 claims.
1 sources · 4 claims
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Highlighted claims
- Prior to the NASBO study, no prospective clinical trial had compared NGT use with no NGT use in ASBO management. — Prospective randomised controlled trial of the use of nasogastric tubes in patients with adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO): protocol for the NASBO study
- Nasogastric tubes have long been a standard part of non-operative ASBO management. — Prospective randomised controlled trial of the use of nasogastric tubes in patients with adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO): protocol for the NASBO study
- The clinical value of NGTs in ASBO remains unproven. — Prospective randomised controlled trial of the use of nasogastric tubes in patients with adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO): protocol for the NASBO study
- Surgeons expect NGTs to decompress the bowel, lower aspiration risk, aid Gastrografin administration, and reduce symptoms. — Prospective randomised controlled trial of the use of nasogastric tubes in patients with adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO): protocol for the NASBO study