Carbon dioxide detection for testing nasogastric tube placement in adults

To determine the diagnostic accuracy of capnometry and capnography for detecting correct NGT placement in adults compared to the reference standard.

This is a protocol.

Health topics:

Diagnosis > Diagnostic test accuracy

Gastroenterology & hepatology > Investigative procedures

Published:

9 October 2013

Authors:

Holland A, Smith F, Penny K

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Holland A, Smith F, Penny K. Carbon dioxide detection for testing nasogastric tube placement in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 10. Art. No.: CD010773. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010773