Reducing Nasogastric Tube Misplacement through Evidence-based Practice

Reducing Nasogastric Tube Misplacement through Evidence-based Practice is organized by American Nurses Association (ANA)

CE Expiration: 11/01/2021

Accreditation:
1.5 Contact Hours

Overview:
Feeding and drainage tubes, including nasogastric tubes (NGTs), are routinely used in hospitals, but they carry the risk of serious and potentially lethal complications across all patient groups; elderly patients and babies are at most risk. Despite these risks, no universal standard of practice exists for bedside verification because each verification method has limitations.

This article will discuss current research, steps for improving the verification process, and best practices for NGT placement and verification. Special attention will be paid to processes in the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS).

Key Learning Outcomes:
• Describe the impact of misplaced nasogastric tubes (NGTs)
• Identify nonevidence-based practices that can lead to complications frmo misplaced NGTs
• Discuss best practices for avoiding complications related to misplaced NGTs

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.