Nasogastric Tube Syndrome: Why Is It Important in the Intensive Care Unit? / 대한중환자의학회지
Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine
;
: 231-233, 2015.
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en Inglés
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| ID: wpr-33297
ABSTRACT
Although the nasogastric tube (NGT) is widely used in critically ill patients, most intensivists do not give much thought to it or its possible complications. NGT syndrome is a rare but fatal complication characterized by throat pain and vocal cord paralysis in the presence of NGT. Recently, we experienced a case of NGT syndrome developed in an 86-year-old female twelve days after NGT insertion. We immediately removed the NGT and secured the airway by tracheostomy. She was treated successfully with an intravenous antibiotic, steroid and proton pump inhibitor and the syndrome did not recur after reinsertion of the NGT.
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Asunto principal:
Faringe
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Traqueostomía
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Parálisis de los Pliegues Vocales
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Enfermedad Crítica
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Bombas de Protones
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Cuidados Críticos
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Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos
Límite:
Anciano
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Aged80
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Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Año:
2015
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Artículo
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