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Objective: To compare the timeliness of catheter in interval and screw-type catheters for enteral nutrition of patients with severe craniocerebral injury. Methods: 120 patients with severe craniocerebral injury were divided into observation group and control group as different catheter method. Patients of observation group received catheter in interval and that of control group received screw-type catheter. The success rate of catheterization, complication and beginning time of enteral nutrition between the two groups were compared. Results: The waiting time of observation group was significantly lower than that of control group (x2=94.925, P<0.05). During intubation, the difference of incidence of mild bleeding of nasal mucosa between the two groups was no significant. The respiratory tract ectopic or digestive tract perforation and other complications didn't appear in the two groups. Besides, the success rate of catheterization in 48h of observation group was significantly higher than that of control group (x2=40.752, P<0.05). Conclusion: The new method has higher timeliness for implementing enteral nutrition of patients with severe craniocerebral injury. And it is safe and effective.