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Indian Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics 9/2014

01-09-2014 | Scientific Letter

Simple Procedure-Serious Problems: Story of a Misplaced Nasogastric Tube

Authors: Vijay Gupta, Madhan Kumar, Prakash Ignace Tete, Niranjan Thomas

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 9/2014

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To the Editor: Nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding is a common procedure performed in the neonatal unit. Though NGT insertion is a simple procedure, misplacement can lead to life threatening complications. We report a serious complication of this simple procedure. …
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Metadata
Title
Simple Procedure-Serious Problems: Story of a Misplaced Nasogastric Tube
Authors
Vijay Gupta
Madhan Kumar
Prakash Ignace Tete
Niranjan Thomas
Publication date
01-09-2014
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 9/2014
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-014-1392-9

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