At war with Medicaid Jun 27, 2008
Every two to three hours she's getting either a medicine or a feeding in her (nasogastric) tube," Moore said. "In her lifetime, she's been hospitalized more than 100 times. Since we've had nursing help, she's not in the hospital as much. (Athens Banner-Herald)
International symposium reports on the use of antivirals in patients with H5N1 Mar 4, 2008
(4),(5) In two patients who were unable to take the drug orally due to the severity of their illness, physicians administered the drug by nasogastric tube and found it was well absorbed and there was a reduction in H5N1 virus in these patients. Susceptibility of circulating H5N1 strains to TAMIFLU These clinical findings are supported by animal data, also presented at ISRVI, which shows that oseltamivir treatment was effective against H5N1 influenza viruses representing different... (Canada Newswire)
Central IVs Risky for Severe Morning Sickness Jan 26, 2008
Nasogastric tubes for the administration of fluids and supplemental therapy "may be the more prudent therapy" to treat hyperemesis that doesn't improve with medication, she and her colleagues suggest in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology ... Of the 94 women, 33 had a PICC line inserted, 19 had a nasogastric tube placed, and 42 were managed with medication alone ... Compared with medical management, the likelihood of complications was almost 35 times higher with PICC lines and 7... (MEDLINEplus)
HEALTH CARE CRISIS: Dec 14, 2007
SWTC also offers Certified Medication Aide II for those nursing homes where employees need to be trained in insulin administration, blood glucose testing and the administration of medications and nutrition via nasogastric tubes. Feeding assistant, an eight-hour class, provides training in the proper feeding of the elderly while Alzheimer care training is provided on a monthly basis to those who have a need to gain skills in working with or caring for persons with Alzheimer/dementia. (Altus Times, OK)
Negligence costs health dept millions Dec 4, 2007
"He now alleges that the doctors and nurses were negligent as activated carbon landed in his lungs when the nasogastric tubes were placed into his stomach, resulting in him now suffering from 'adult respiratory distress syndrome, post-traumatic stress syndrome, lung damage, respiratory problems, convulsions, etc'.". Claims settled during the 2006/07 financial year in KwaZulu-Natal, included R1-million to a patient at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital. (iAfrica.com)
Wyeth Receives FDA Approval of Protonix for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension Nov 16, 2007
Protonix For Delayed-Release Oral Suspension can be administered orally in applesauce or apple juice, or through a nasogastric (NG) tube. Protonix For Delayed-Release Oral Suspension is indicated for the treatment and maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis with associated gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms. (PR Newswire)
She ain't heavy - she's my daughter Nov 1, 2007
When Billie went home she was still rigged up to a nasogastric feeding tube and the device was the only way she absorbed any sustenance for 18 months. It may come as a surprise then to know Billie is now 18 and a healthy weight. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Short-term hemofiltration is cost-effective for severe acute pancreatitis Oct 13, 2007
Early nasogastric enteral nutrition is a breakthrough in the management of severe acute pancreatitis. From meta-analysis based on current available clinical studies early nasogastric enteral nutrition appeared effective and safe in clinical practice ... Of them, 67 were randomly assigned to the early nasogastric enteral nutrition group and 64 to the conventional nutritional route group. (EurekAlert!)
News in brief Oct 11, 2007
Pascal Gelperowicz at Mackay base hospital said: "We quickly used all the available vials of 100% alcohol and decided the next best way to get alcohol into the man's system was by feeding him spirits through a nasogastric tube ... the administrators were also very understanding when we explained our reasons for buying a case of vodka."Associated Press in Brisbane. . (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Doctors save poisoned tourist using vodka drip Oct 11, 2007
"We quickly used all the available vials of 100 percent alcohol and decided the next best way to get alcohol into the man's system was by feeding him spirits through a nasogastric tube," Gelperowicz said in a statement. "The patient was drip-fed about three standard drinks an hour for three days in the intensive care unit," he said. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Statin withdrawal after stroke worsens outcome Aug 28, 2007
The patients were assigned to have their statin stopped for the first 3 days after admission or to receive Lipitor immediately (orally or by nasogastric tube), regardless of prior statin drug and dosage. On day 4, all of the patients were put on Lipitor. (Scientific American)
Elsevier's 'Procedures Consult' first to blend clinical information Jul 12, 2007
Physicians who access the Web-based product can view a video of a common procedure such as a central line placement or nasogastric intubation. Each procedure includes video of what physicians see when doing the procedure and high-quality animation of aspects that the physician cant see but needs to visualize. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
No advantage to cup feeding preemies May 19, 2007
In a study published in The Cochrane Library, Anndrea Flint of the Royal Women's Hospital, Brisbane, and colleagues report that bottles and a nasogastric tube, which is inserted through the nose into the stomach, have traditionally been used in such circumstances. However, cup feeding has recently become popular. (Scientific American)
