Nasogastric tube insertion in anesthetized, intubated adult patients: A comparison between conventional blind insertion technique and “throat pack in situ” technique

Background: Correct placement of nasogastric tube (NGT) often becomes difficult in anesthetized, intubated adult patients due to lack cooperation from patient and the propensity travel same course path. Preexisting throat pack is supposed resist normal passage NGT as per common belief. Only one study has evaluated this pediatric population result encouraging. Aims Objectives: Hence, present been carried out compare success rate correct anesthetized with pharyngeal (throat) its position comparison no pack. This examine effect preexisting whether it assists or resists NGT. Materials Methods: One hundred eighty were recruited for interventional single-blind study. After induction anesthesia intubation, randomized receive insertion following either blind without a (group A, n=90) technique but after The first attempt (primary outcome), procedure time, adverse events was recorded. Results: Successful considerably higher situ group compared 81 (90%) versus 63 (70%), respectively (P=0.001). time successful found comparable between two groups. Significant decrease coiling seen “throat situ” (P=0.003). Conclusion: In view considerable reduced events, can be concluded that pre-existing appropriately placed facilitate instead putting any hindrance.