Middle ear effects secondary to nasogastric intubation

Middle ear effects secondary to nasogastric intubation

A study was conducted of the status of the middle ear in neurologically impaired patients requiring extended nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding. Ninety percent of the study patients with NGTs demonstrated abnormal middle ear function via immittance testing; whereas, 8.5% and 0% of the clinical and norma...

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of otology (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 1995-11, Vol.16 (6), p.820-822
Hauptverfasser: VENTO, B. A, DURRANT, J. D, PALMER, C. V, SMITH, E. K
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Acoustic Impedance Tests
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Case-Control Studies
Deglutition Disorders - therapy
Ear, Middle - physiopathology
Emergency and intensive care: metabolism and nutrition disorders. Enteral and parenteral nutrition
Female
Hearing Disorders - diagnosis
Hearing Disorders - etiology
Humans
Intensive care medicine
Intubation, Gastrointestinal - adverse effects
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Retrospective Studies
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Zusammenfassung:A study was conducted of the status of the middle ear in neurologically impaired patients requiring extended nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding. Ninety percent of the study patients with NGTs demonstrated abnormal middle ear function via immittance testing; whereas, 8.5% and 0% of the clinical and normal control samples, respectively, had abnormal findings. These results support the need to conscientiously observe the middle ear status of patients requiring long-term NGT feedings. A plan for monitoring middle ear function in these patients is suggested.
ISSN:0192-9763