The length of the feeding tube to be inseed for transpyloric feeding is measured from the tip of
The feeding tube length can be measured by following the normal route for tube i.e. Nasal ala - to ear lobe - to epigastium Since the distance between the nasal ala and ear lobe is almost equal to the distance between the epigastrium and umbilicus, the length can be measured from ear lobe to umbilicus.
Nose to the umblicus
Ear lobe to the umblicus
Nose to the pelvis
Ear lobe to the pelvis
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