From: The effectiveness of ultrasonography in verifying the placement of a nasogastric tube in patients with low consciousness at an emergency center
Characteristics
n = 47
Age (years)
57.6 ± 17.2*
Gender (male/female)
28(59.6)/19(40.4)†
Nasogastric tube indications
Poisoning
12(25.5)
Ileus
2(4.3)
Intubation
27(57.4)
Gastrointestinal bleeding
6(12.8)
GCS**
≤8
33(70.2)
9-14
14(29.8)