Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
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A pilot study to evaluate a technique for the bedside placement of small-bore, weighted feeding tubes past the pylorus in critically ill patients is described. The technique involves the use of a #8 or #10 French small-bore, tungsten-weighted feeding tube, specific patient positioning, and defined insertion techniques, including gastric distention with air. ⋯ Approximate time for successful insertion was 30 minutes. A follow-up study to define factors influencing success or failure of this technique is planned.