The tube is in the GI tract but is unsafe
for feeding
B. This tube is in the stomach and is safe to feed
Explanation
It does not deviate at the carina
It crosses the diaphragm midline and deviates immediately
to the left
It does not enter the duodenum
Incidentally, this tube has a tungsten weighted tip, which is
used in some Trusts but not at this Trust
The tube is positioned in the stomach
and feeding can commence safely
B. This tube is in the stomach and is safe to feed
Explanation
It does not deviate at the carina
It crosses the diaphragm midline and deviates immediately to the left
It does not enter the duodenum
Incidentally, this tube has a tungsten weighted tip, which is used in some
Trusts
The tube is not in the GI tract and needs
to be removed
B. This tube is in the stomach and is safe to
feed
Explanation
It does not deviate at the carina
It crosses the diaphragm midline and deviates
immediately to the left
It does not enter the duodenum
Incidentally, this tube has a tungsten weighted tip,
which is used in some Trusts but not at this Trust
Which of the following most
accurately describes this
image?
