Understanding the Standard: What is the standard to verify initial placement of Dobhoff feeding tube?
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In a review of nearly 10,000 narrow-bore nasoenteric tube insertions, 1.9% were inadvertently placed in the tracheobronchial tree, highlighting the critical importance of verifying initial placement of Dobhoff feeding tube. The consequences of a misplaced feeding tube can include severe complications like pneumothorax and aspiration pneumonia, making accurate confirmation a top priority.
