An Investigation into Maintaining Naso-gastric Feeding for Stroke Patients: A Mixed Methods Design.
(2009)
Thesis
Mahoney, C. M. An Investigation into Maintaining Naso-gastric Feeding for Stroke Patients: A Mixed Methods Design. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2744
Background
Dysphagia is common after stroke, so feeding through a naso-gastric (NG) tube may be necessary. NG tubes are frequently dislodged, potentially causing feed or fluids to enter the lungs. Interventions to prevent this include taping NG tube...
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