Continuous Assessment of Gastric Motility and its Relation to Gastric Emptying in Adult Critically Ill Patients.

CONCLUSION: This pilot study showed no significant correlation between balloon-assessed gastric motility and emptying in critically ill patients. The feasibility/safety profile of the balloon tube appears similar to that of a standard nasogastric tube. NCT03512145 This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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Source: JPEN Journal Of Parenteral And Enteral Nutrition - October 23, 2020 Category: Nutrition Authors: Goelen N, Janssen P, Tack J, Morales J, Honinx T, Berghe GD, Casaer MP, Gunst J Tags: JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr Source Type: research