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After studying this chapter, you should be able to do the following: Be familiar with the various methods of delivering enteral feeding. Know the indications and contraindications for using enteral feeding tubes. Know the complications associated with enteral feeding tube insertion.

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  • Drakulovic MB, Torres A, Bauer TT, Nicolas JM, Nogue S, Ferrer M. Supine body position as a risk factor for nosocomial pneumonia in mechanically ventilated patients: a randomized trial. Lancet. 1999;354:1851-1858.

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    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

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    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

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  1. Respiratory Therapy, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, USA

    David E. Ciccolella MD

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Ciccolella, D.E. (2010). Enteral Feeding Tubes. In: Criner, G., Barnette, R., D'Alonzo, G. (eds) Critical Care Study Guide. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-77452-7_7

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