National Survey of Feeding Tube Verification Practices

202025 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Annette M. Bourgault · Association of Women's Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses

Jan Powers · Avanos Medical (United States)

Lillian Aguirre · Orlando Regional Medical Center

Robert B. Hines · Avanos Medical (United States)

Ansu T. Sebastian · Avanos Medical (United States)

Michele J. Upvall · Avanos Medical (United States)

Abstract

Tradition-based practices such as auscultation and certain stylet cleansing methods should be deimplemented. A focused interdisciplinary, multifaceted program is needed to deimplement auscultation practice for adult feeding tubes.

Topics & Keywords

Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology Esophageal and GI Pathology Respiratory Support and Mechanisms

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing

Volume 39, Issue 6, pp. 329-338

DOI: 10.1097/dcc.0000000000000440

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