Feb 22, 2022 | Tuesday Tube Facts
Did you know…?
It is common to see patients in the hospital with a feeding tube, an arterial catheter, and a central venous catheter, which all have the same connector. A misconnection is physiologically incompatible with life, and if enteral feeding is placed inside the IV line, it would be like concrete pouring into a patient’s heart.[1]
References:
- Simmons, Debra. “Keeping Everyone Safe: Tubing Misconnections.” The Oley Foundation, accessed 21 Feb. 2022, https://oley.org/page/DebSimmonsTubeMis
Feb 15, 2022 | Tuesday Tube Facts
Did you know…?
The FDA has put out a warning & recommendation for pediatric feeding tubes. If your child is injured by a feeding set tubing, please report the event to the FDA. Your report, along with information from other sources, can provide information that helps improve patient safety.[1]
Apr 6, 2021 | Tuesday Tube Facts
Did you know…?
Pennsylvania is one of few states that requires reporting of misplaced nasogastric feeding tubes.[1]
References:
- Irving, S., Rempel, G., Lyman, B., Sevilla, W., Northington, L., Guenter, P. Pediatric Nasogastric Tube Placement and Verification: Best Practice Recommendations From the NOVEL Project. Nutrition in Clinical Practice. 2018. 33(6):921-927.
- Wallace, S.C. Data Snapshot: Complications Linked to Iatrogenic Enteral Feeding Tube Misplacements. Pennsylvania Patient Safety Advisory. 2017. 14:1-60.
Jul 23, 2019 | Tuesday Tube Facts
A replacement feeding tube perforated bronchial tissue, leading to a patient’s death.*
The feeding tube was replaced due to a clog.*
The patient passed away just 65 minutes after the attempt to replace the feeding tube.*
* Smith, A.L., Santa Ana, C.A., Fordtran, J.S., Guileyardo, J.M. Deaths associated with insertion of nasogastric tubes for enteral nutrition in the medical intensive care unit: Clinical and autopsy findings. Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings, 2018;31(3):310-316.
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