This tube bisects the carina, crosses the
diaphragm in the midline and could be
used for feeding if measurements are
appropriate
A. This tube bisects the carina, crosses the
diaphragm in the midline and could be used
for feeding if measurements are appropriate
Explanation
The tube is most likely to be in the stomach and
measurements are the best way to verify this when
the tube travels more inferiorly than the bottom of
the film in this way
Never withdraw a tube and start feeding without
re-aspirating or re-imaging.
This tube should be withdrawn a few
centimetres before commencing feed
A. This tube bisects the carina, crosses the diaphragm in
the midline and could be used for feeding if
measurements are appropriate
Explanation
The tube is most likely to be in the stomach and measurements
are the best way to verify this when the tube travels more
inferiorly than the bottom of the film in this way
Never withdraw a tube and start feeding without re-aspirating or
re-imaging.
This tube is in a suitable position for
feeding
A. This tube bisects the carina, crosses
the diaphragm in the midline and
could be used for feeding if
measurements are appropriate
Explanation
The tube is most likely to be in the
stomach and measurements are the best
way to verify this when the tube travels
more inferiorly than the bottom of the film
in this way
Never withdraw a tube and start feeding
without re-aspirating or re-imaging.
Which of the following most
accurately describes this
image?
