Rev. Soc. Bras. Enferm. Ped.2017;17(1):37-42.
Scientific evidence on use and nursing care of orogastric tubes in preterm newborns
DOI: 10.31508/1676-3793201700005
Abstract
Objective:
To identify key published and available scientific evidence of use and nursing care in the management of orogastric tubes.
Methods:
Integrative review study conducted from November to December 2015 from search in national and international databases. The selection criteria were: research articles; published in Portuguese, English or Spanish and relation with the use or nursing care with orogastric tubes; the selected articles were organized in thematic framework.
Results:
Four studies were selected and. the main evidence highlighted in the articles were organized and discussed in topics: Orogastric tubes: method to ensure correct insertion; Determination of the gastric tube lenght and Oral versus nasal tube use in preterm or low birth weight infants.
Conclusion:
The most current scientific evidence on the use and management of orogastric tubes is presented, such as the method for correct insertion and the choice between naso and orogastric tube.
Keywords: Gastrointestinal intubation; Neonatal nursing; Newborn