Nasogastric Tube Insertion Using Cook Airway Exchange Catheter in Anesthetized Patients

Nasogastric Tube Insertion Using Cook Airway Exchange Catheter in Anesthetized Patients

we first examined whether use of tube exchange catheter during NGT insertion could increase the success rate on the first attempt of NGT insertion compared with conventional technique. We then addressed the question of whether the use of tube exchange catheter might decrease the possible occurrence of complication associated with YOON insertion.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA physical status of I or II who were scheduled to undergo elective surgery of gastrointestinal tract with NGT insertion under general anesthesia were enrolled

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with maxillofacial trauma, inability to adequately protect airway, and esophageal abnormalities were excluded. Pregnant patients were also excluded from the study.