Aspiration of nasogastric tubes in infants
Turner T, Harris C
Record ID 32005000217
English
Authors' objectives:
This aim of this report was to assess whether in infants being fed by nasogastric tube, the frequency of aspiration of the gastric contents to assess tube position and feed tolerance effects clinical outcomes such as length of stay, time to full feeding, etc.
Authors' results and conclusions:
No relevant studies were identified. Several authors of papers in the area note that further research is required to determine the most effective protocols for management of nasogastric tubes in infants.
Authors' recommendations:
In infants being fed by nasogastric tube, there is no evidence to assess whether the frequency of aspiration of the gastric contents effects clinical outcomes.
Implications for Practice: Protocols for the management of nasogastric feeding tubes in infants should make recommendations as to whether and when nasogastric tubes should be aspirated based on the consensus opinion of a multidisciplinary group which includes opportunity for consumer input. Evidence from studies in older children and adults may be useful in informing this decision.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.southernhealth.org.au/page/Health_Professionals/CCE/Evidence_reviews/Archived/
Year Published:
2005
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Enteral Nutrition
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
- Intubation, Gastrointestinal
Contact
Organisation Name:
Centre for Clinical Effectiveness
Contact Address:
Monash Institute of Health Services Research, Block E, Monash Medical Centre, Locked Bag 29, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia. Tel: +61 3 9594 7505; Fax: +61 3 9594 7552.
Contact Name:
cce@med.monash.edu.au.
Contact Email:
cce@med.monash.edu.au.
Copyright:
Centre for Clinical Effectiveness (CCE)
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