Orogastric and nasogastric tubes are used for both decompression and feeding in the NICU. The placement and use of these tubes are one of the most frequent nursing procedures in the NICU.
The randomized phase II MAPS study showed that the prophylactic use of metoclopramide in patients with acute stroke fed with nasogastric tube was well-tolerated and could reduce the aspiration ...
Thus, their use is limited at this time, and clinical applications such as securing nasogastric tubes, urinary catheters, or nasal cannulas are not advised. Hydrogel adhesives are available as ...