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Implementation of the evidence review on best practice for confirming the correct placement of nasogastric tube in patients in an acute care
A nasogastric tube is inserted to a patient for medical administration, feeding and for drainage of gastric content, it is very commonly be used in the ward, especially for critically ill patients in acute care ward and the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). And according to our previous knowledge, we have learnt several methods to check the correct placement of the nasogastric tube inserted, which includes using the pH paper to test the acidity of the gastric content aspirated. And the other ways are using chest X-Ray in the ward,this is also the most reliable method to assure the correct placement of NG tube. And lastly is by auscultation (listening to the pop-sound of the stomach when air is injected through the NG tube).
The journal article our group has chosen is about the review (based on evidence and research) on the best way to confirm the correct placement of nasogastric tube. It is necessary to find out some effective and certain ways to confirm the correct placement of the NG tube as incorrect placement of the NG tube in the respiratory tract will cause serious effect to patient, patient may suffer from pneumonia or even fatality. The main aim of this journal article is to find out the best practice to check the correct placement of a NG tube in order to avoid these kind of situation.
Apart from the three methods we have learnt, the journal article introduces several methods in addition, comprising both reliable and non-reliable ones. Previously, I have learnt certain methods to be used when checking the correct placement of the NG tube, but never studied the other side in details about why are those unreliable methods should not be applied to patients. The authors of this article have put the similar type of practices to make a comparison, which is very clear to know the merits and
Implementation of the evidence review on best practice for confirming the correct placement of nasogastric tube in patients in an acute care
A nasogastric tube is inserted to a patient for medical administration, feeding and for drainage of gastric content, it is very commonly be used in the ward, especially for critically ill patients in acute care ward and the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). And according to our previous knowledge, we have learnt several methods to check the correct placement of the nasogastric tube inserted, which includes using the pH paper to test the acidity of the gastric content aspirated. And the other ways are using chest X-Ray in the ward,this is also the most reliable method to assure the correct placement of NG tube. And lastly is by auscultation (listening to the pop-sound of the stomach when air is injected through the NG tube).
The journal article our group has chosen is about the review (based on evidence and research) on the best way to confirm the correct placement of nasogastric tube. It is necessary to find out some effective and certain ways to confirm the correct placement of the NG tube as incorrect placement of the NG tube in the respiratory tract will cause serious effect to patient, patient may suffer from pneumonia or even fatality. The main aim of this journal article is to find out the best practice to check the correct placement of a NG tube in order to avoid these kind of situation.
Apart from the three methods we have learnt, the journal article introduces several methods in addition, comprising both reliable and non-reliable ones. Previously, I have learnt certain methods to be used when checking the correct placement of the NG tube, but never studied the other side in details about why are those unreliable methods should not be applied to patients. The authors of this article have put the similar type of practices to make a comparison, which is very clear to know the merits and