Migration of Feeding Tubes Assessed by Using an Electromagnetic Device: A Cohort Study

Bedside methods to verify placement of a feeding tube are not accurate for detecting placement within the gastrointestinal tract, increasing risk of pulmonary aspiration. Current guidelines recommend verifying placement every 4 hours, yet the rationale for this recommendation is unknown.To assess spontaneous migration of small-bore feeding tubes in critically ill adults.A prospective, repeated-measures cohort study was performed in 2 intensive...