Development of a Competency Model for Placement and Verification of Nasogastric and Nasoenteric Feeding Tubes for Adult Hospitalized Patients. (22nd May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Powers, Jan; Brown, Britta; Lyman, Beth; Escuro, Arlene A.; Linford, Lorraine; Gorsuch, Kim; Mogensen, Kris M.; Engelbrecht, Jessica; Chaney, Amanda; McGinnis, Carol; Quatrara, Beth A.; Leonard, Jennifer; Guenter, Peggi
• Is Part Of: Nutrition in clinical practice. Volume 36:Number 3(2021)
• Page Start: 517
• Page End: 533
• Publication Date: 2021-05-22
• Subjects: clinical competence -- enteral nutrition -- feeding tube placements -- hospitalized adult -- patient safety; Nutrition -- Periodicals; Diet therapy -- Periodicals; Artificial feeding -- Periodicals; 615.854
• DOI: 10.1002/ncp.10671
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0884-5336

Abstract

Abstract: Nasogastric/nasoenteric (NG/NE) feeding tube placements are associated with adverse events and, without proper training, can lead to devastating and significant patient harm related to misplacement. Safe feeding tube placement practices and verification are critical. There are many procedures and techniques for placement and verification; this paper provides an overview and update of techniques to guide practitioners in making clinical decisions. Regardless of placement technique and verification practices employed, it is essential that training and competency are maintained and documented for all clinicians placing NG/NE feeding tubes. This paper has been approved by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) Board of Directors.