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Inexpensive, Safe and Simple Nasoenteral Intubation—An Alternative for the Cost Conscious
Author(s) -
Ramos Sylvia M.,
Lindine Paula
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.935
H-Index - 98
eISSN - 1941-2444
pISSN - 0148-6071
DOI - 10.1177/014860718601000178
Subject(s) - tube (container) , parenteral nutrition , intubation , feeding tube , medicine , enteral administration , intensive care medicine , surgery , anesthesia , waste management , engineering
The efficacy and safety of nasoenteral feedings via small bore, flexible tubes have been extensively studied and reported. Most of the tubes currently used have similar characteristics including a high price ($7.00‐$17.30 per tube). Our study using inexpensive (.55 each), polyvinyl pediatric feeding tubes and reusable guide wires in 21 patients shows that a weighted tip is not necessary for the passage of tubes into the duodenum (19/27 tubes passed) and that with proper nursing care and patient cooperation, the tubes can remain in place and patent for periods up to 71 days. The cost savings using the ubiquitous pediatric feeding tube and a reusable guide wire are significant (between $6.25 and $16.55 per tube used) and make this a more cost conscious alternative. ( Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 10: 78–81, 1986)