Clinical efficacy observation on bedside blind placement of nasal-intestinal tube in enteral nutrition for critical patients

Objective: To evaluate the use of bedside blind placement of nasal-intestinal tube in enteral nutrition for critical patients.Methods: 40 critical patients were selected and divided into the blind placement of nasal-intestinal tube group(n=20) and nasogastric tube group(n=20).The occurrence of abdominal distension,diarrhea,vomiting,aspiration and hiccup complications was observed.Results: The incidence rates of abdominal distension,diarrhea,vomiting complications in nasal-intestinal tube group were lower than those of nasogastric tube group(P < 0.05).The incidence rates of aspiration and hiccup had no significant difference in both groups(P > 0.05).Conclusions: Compared with the traditional nasogastric tube,bedside blind placement of nasal-intestinal tube in enteral nutrition for critical patients can reduce the incidence of complications.