Annals of Emergency Medicine
Volume 55, Issue 4 , Pages 364-365, April 2010

Nasogastric Aspiration: A Useful Tool in Some Patients With Gastrointestinal Bleeding

University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Baltimore, MD

published online 23 December 2009.

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 Editor's note: Nasogastric aspiration has traditionally been a part of the initial treatment of patients with gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Recently, authors noting the unpleasantness of the procedure have begun questioning its benefits and have suggested alternative measures. In this installment of Clinical Controversies, “pro” and “con” advocates discuss opposing perspectives and present the available evidence and arguments that must be considered in deciding to initiate or withhold nasogastric aspiration in patients with gastrointestinal hemorrhage.

PII: S0196-0644(09)01647-3

doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2009.10.007

Annals of Emergency Medicine
Volume 55, Issue 4 , Pages 364-365, April 2010

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