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Ultrasound vs Chest X-ray for NG Tube Placement in ICU
Sponsor: Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
Summary
his study evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of bedside gastric ultrasonography for confirmation of nasogastric tube placement in intensive care unit patients, using chest radiography as the reference standard. Sensitivity and specificity of bedside ultrasonography will be calculated to assess its performance in this clinical setting.
Official title: Comparison of the Diagnostic Accuracy of Bedside Gastric Ultrasonography and Chest Radiography for Verification of Nasogastric Feeding Tube Placement in Intensive Care Unit Patients: A Prospective Observational Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
170
Start Date
2026-01
Completion Date
2026-07
Last Updated
2026-01-29
Healthy Volunteers
No