Enteral nutrition (EN) is preferred when oral feeding is not possible. The use of the Nasogastric Tube (NGT) ensures rapid and low-risk nutrient administration. However, confirming the placement through chest radiography, besides delaying the initiation of nutritional therapy, exposes patients to radiation. The pH test of gastric aspirate provides a quicker check for NGT placement, but its reliability is compromised by challenges related to aspirating gastric secretions.
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