Small-bore feeding tubes placed with an electromagnetic imaging device leads to cost avoidance and decreased time to initiation of enteral nutrition.

Michaelann HahnLaura Byham-GrayHamed SamavatSusan RobertsRebecca Brody

Published in: Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (2023)

Our findings suggest that using the CEAS can reduce the number of radiographic images, provide cost avoidance, and improve nutrition outcomes. However, updated 2022 FDA regulatory changes to the use of the CEAS for tube confirmation lead to an uncertain future for this practice because of safety concerns.

Keyphrases

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