Aspiration pneumonia is a common complication in senior patients with high morbidity and mortality rate. The decline of physical function among elders can easily lead to swallowing disorders, and nasogastric (NG) tube insertion is an emergency medical treatment that provides patients with adequate hydration and nutrition. However, NG is easily dislodged after a long duration of placement; furthermore, lacking accurate feeding skills could also lead to aspiration pneumonia.
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nasogastric tube successfully removed and spent of time with removed successfully nasogastric tube
Timeframe: From date of randomization until the date of discharge from the cause, assessed up to one month.