This tube needs to be withdrawn as it is
likely to be in the small bowel and
dumping syndrome may result
B.The tip of the tube can be seen and it is in the
stomach
Explanation
This tube is in the stomach
It bisects the carina and crosses the diaphragm at
the midline and then runs down the greater curve
of the stomach
This tube does not turn superiorly and to the right,
therefore is unlikely to be in the duodenum
The tip of the tube can be seen and it is
in the stomach
B.The tip of the tube can be seen and it is in the stomach
Explanation
This tube is in the stomach
It bisects the carina and crosses the diaphragm at the
midline and then runs down the greater curve of the
stomach
This tube does not turn superiorly and to the right,
therefore is unlikely to be in the duodenum
This tube deviates to the left at the level
of the carina and may be in the base of
the left lung
B.The tip of the tube can be seen and it is in
the stomach
Explanation
This tube is in the stomach
It bisects the carina and crosses the
diaphragm at the midline and then runs
down the greater curve of the stomach
This tube does not turn superiorly and to
the right, therefore is unlikely to be in the
duodenum
Which of the following most
accurately describes this
image?
