Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Presenting for upper GI endoscopy procedures or surgical repair of a trauma- related injury * Expected to have an oral-gastric tube placed as part of scheduled procedure * Willing to undergo an ultrasound exam * Patients ≥ 18 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Unwilling to undergo an ultrasound exam * Oral-gastric tube placement is not indicated * Oral-gastric tube placement is contraindicated * Pregnant patients and patients from defined vulnerable populations (ex. pediatric patients, mentally handicapped patients, prisoners, etc.) * Surgical trauma patients who are not expected to have an OG tube placed during surgery * Patients with history of gastric bypass surgery * Patients that are gastrostomy tube dependent