CompletedNot Applicable

Confirmation of Nasogastric Tube Placement Via Ultrasonography

United States50 participantsStarted 2009-07

Plain-language summary

The purpose of the study is to determine if ultrasonography is an adequate means for confirmation of nasogastric tube placement and that ultrasonography is more time efficient than radiography confirming nasogastric tube placement.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or Female Patients 18 years of age or older. * Patients in the emergency department at Oklahoma State University Medical Center that require NG intubation with radiography confirmation. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under the age of 18 years of age. * Patients that are prisoners of the State or Government. * Patient is pregnant.

What they're measuring

Ultrasonography is as accurate as plain radiograph in confirming nasogastric tube placement

Timeframe: one year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00941772

SponsorOklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-02

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