Comparing Bedside Methods of Determining Placement of Gastric Tubes in Children

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2014-01
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The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy and predictive validity of pH, bilirubin, and CO2 in identifying gastric tube placement errors in children. Design and Methods

After the tube was inserted into 276 children, the CO2 monitor reading was obtained. Fluid was then aspirated to test pH and bilirubin. Results

Lack of ability to obtain tube aspirate was the best predictor of NG/OG placement errors with a sensitivity of 34.9% and a positive predictive value of 66.7%. Measuring pH, bilirubin, and CO2 of tube aspirate was less helpful. Practice Implications

Health care providers should suspect NG/OG tube misplacement when no fluid is aspirated.

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Ellett, M. L. C., Cohen, M. D., Croffie, J. M. B., Lane, K. A., Austin, J. K., & Perkins, S. M. (2014). Comparing Bedside Methods of Determining Placement of Gastric Tubes in Children. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing : JSPN, 19(1), 68–79. http://doi.org/10.1111/jspn.12054
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