By Heinrich Becker, MD
Former Head Dept. Interdisciplinary Endoscopy
Thoraxclinic at Heidelberg University, Heidelberg Germany
X-Rays And Nasal Feeding Tube Safety
- An X-Ray is the gold standard for the confirmation of feeding tube position prior to the start of tube feeding
- Reading must be performed and documented by Radiologist with appropriate training
- Crucial that Clinical staff placing the tube understand the basics of X-ray interpretation to effectively do their job