Placing a gastric tube can be a very stressful event; there is evidence to suggest that the insertion of a gavage tube alters cerebral blood flow in premature infants [51] and experts in neonatal ...

Why is it important that the bedside nurse be aware of the composition of tubes? Each material has advantages and disadvantages. The materials vary in stiffness, strength, ease of placement and cost.

There’s good reason capnography has been called the most vital of the vital signs. Its utility goes far beyond just ...