Evaluation and Predictors for Nasogastric Tube Associated Pressure Ulcers in Critically Ill Patients.

CONCLUSIONS: NGTs cause injury to nasal skin and mucosa in critically ill patients. Patients with bacteremia, high CRP, and high SOFA scores are at risk for severe ulcers, warranting special monitoring and preventive measures. PMID: 30550000 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Israel Medical Association Journal - Category: General Medicine Tags: Isr Med Assoc J Source Type: research