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nasojejunal tube

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nasojejunal tube
[nā′zōjijo̅o̅′nəl]
a mercury-weighted tube inserted through the nose to allow natural peristaltic movement from the pylorus into the jejunum.


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Three days later, a nasojejunal tube was placed under fluoroscopic guidance without difficulty.
Management of hypopharyngeal and esophageal perforations in children: ... by Baum, Eric D.; Elden, Lisa M.; Handler, Steven D.; Tom, Lawrence W.C. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
first a downward course Umbilical vein catheter Inferior vena cava above liver Direct course up via left portal and ductus venosus Long venous line Away from renal veins Central venous line Superior vena cava Nasogastric tube Left hypochondrium / stomach or Nasojejunal tube jejunum respectively Intercostal / mediastinal drain Intrathoracic / mediastinal Type Undesirable position External Cutaneous [O.
Reporting neonatal intensive care chest radiographs by Andronikou, S.; Soin, S. / South African Journal of Radiology
Because of supply constraints as well as the single purpose use, the nasojejunal tube and route of administration is not used by the FST.
Enteral nutrition by a Forward Surgical Team in Afghanistan by Raff, John B. / Southern Medical Journal
 
 
 
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