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World J Clin Cases. May 26, 2022; 10(15): 4911-4916
Published online May 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i15.4911
Bedside ultrasonic localization of the nasogastric tube in a patient with severe COVID-19: A case report
Xiao-Ju Zhu, Shui-Xia Liu, Qiu-Tang Li, Yuan-Jing Jiang
Xiao-Ju Zhu, Shui-Xia Liu, Yuan-Jing Jiang, Cancer Center, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400042, China
Qiu-Tang Li, Department of Neurology, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400042, China
Author contributions: Zhu XJ was the patient’s supervisor nurse, who carried out the study, reviewed the literature, contributed to manuscript drafting, and was responsible for revising the manuscript for important intellectual content; Liu SX, Li QT, and Jiang YJ reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; All authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Supported by Chongqing Medical Scientific Research Project, No. 2020FYYX046
Informed consent statement: All study participants, or their legal guardian, and the patient has provided informed written consent for publication of this case report and accompanying images prior to study enrollment.
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Corresponding author: Yuan-Jing Jiang, Nurse, Cancer Center, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, No. 10 Changjiang Zhilu, Daping Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400042, China. 51987960@qq.com
Received: September 18, 2021
Peer-review started: September 18, 2021
First decision: October 27, 2021
Revised: November 7, 2021
Accepted: April 3, 2022
Article in press: April 3, 2022
Published online: May 26, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: External nutrition supply via nasogastric tube is crucial for patients who are unable to feed themselves to sustain physical functions. The traditional methods of indwelling nasogastric tube in a patient’s body has limitations in medical treatment. Herein, we present a rare case of application of ultrasonic localization of a nasogastric tube in a patient with coronavirus disease 2019, in whom traditional methods failed to indicate successful indwelling. This case highlights the importance of appropriate application of ultrasonic localization as a supplementary method to ensure that the nasogastric tube has been properly placed in the patient’s stomach.