Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Q: What could be the one bedside trick to get pass small bore feeding tube post-pyloric, once its placement is confirmed in stomach?


Answer: Once small bore feeding tube (DHT) is confirmed in stomach but continue to present challenge to go beyond pylorus - insufflate about 300cc of air into stomach to help open pylorus. Once DHT is placed post-pyloric, air can be deflated via NGT or be observed if no clinical compromise.


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