Hospitalized children who require a gastric tube
Conditions
Interventions
Medical personnel insert a nasogastric or orogastric tube into a pediatric patient using the Tumguide system, an LED-based method for gastric tube tip verification, ensuring the tip of the tube is pos
Sponsors
International University of Health and welfare
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Neonates, infants, and children requiring the placement of a nasogastric or orogastric tube who are admitted to the research facility. 2. Consent to participate in the research is obtained based on the free will of the surrogate or the individual after a sufficient explanation has been provided.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Complications requiring surgery along the route from the nasal cavity or oral cavity to the stomach (e.g., esophageal atresia, hiatal hernia, tracheoesophageal fistula) 2. Individuals deemed inappropriate as research subjects by the research director or co-researcher.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluation of Success Rate and Accuracy of Gastric Tube Placement: Radiographs are taken after placing the gastric tube using the Tumguide system to determine if it was successfully positioned in the stomach beyond the cardia. The final insertion length of the gastric tube is measured from the radiographs and compared with the length determined by the Tumguide system and calculated based on the patient's physique. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluate the occurrence of adverse events related to gastric tube placement, including incorrect insertion into the trachea, gastrointestinal perforation, vomiting, and severe bradycardia associated with vagus nerve reflex. Additionally, assess the burden reduction achieved through gastric tube placement in children who require medical assistance. Analyze the risk factors contributing to failed gastric tube placement. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactHironori Shimozawa
International University of Health and welfare Hospital Pediatrcis
Outcome results
None listed