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Introduction: Enteral catheter (EC) nutrition is the most commonly used alternative in critically... more Introduction: Enteral catheter (EC) nutrition is the most commonly used alternative in critically ill patients who require nutritional therapy. The incorrect positioning of the EC can result in severe complications. The plain X-ray, the gold standard method to confirm EC positioning has some disadvantages, such as radiation emission, loss of invasive devices, and adverse events. Few studies have investigated the role of bedside ultrasound (BUS) in the context. Aim: To evaluate the agreement between the BUS in a single epigastric window and the plain X-ray to confirm the positioning of the EC in critically ill patients. Methods: This was an observational, cross-sectional study conducted in two Intensive Care Units (ICUs) of a university hospital, from July 2020 to March 2021. Included in this study were adult patients (age > or = 18 years) with a recommendation for enteral nutrition. The ultrasound exams were carried out immediately after the introduction of the EC, using only the...
Introduction: Enteral catheter (EC) nutrition is the most commonly used alternative in critically... more Introduction: Enteral catheter (EC) nutrition is the most commonly used alternative in critically ill patients who require nutritional therapy. The incorrect positioning of the EC can result in severe complications. The plain X-ray, the gold standard method to confirm EC positioning has some disadvantages, such as radiation emission, loss of invasive devices, and adverse events. Few studies have investigated the role of bedside ultrasound (BUS) in the context. Aim: To evaluate the agreement between the BUS in a single epigastric window and the plain X-ray to confirm the positioning of the EC in critically ill patients. Methods: This was an observational, cross-sectional study conducted in two Intensive Care Units (ICUs) of a university hospital, from July 2020 to March 2021. Included in this study were adult patients (age > or = 18 years) with a recommendation for enteral nutrition. The ultrasound exams were carried out immediately after the introduction of the EC, using only the...