Publications by authors named "Sarah Vitolo"
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a commercial nasal bridle in minimizing accidental dislodgment of nasogastric feeding tubes (NGT) in pediatric patients post double stage laryngotracheoplasty (dsLTP), as proper tube placement is essential for post-operative nutrition and hydration.
- - Medical records from 67 pediatric patients who underwent dsLTP showed that 24 dislodgments occurred in the unbridled group compared to zero in the bridled group, indicating a significant reduction in tube dislodgment rates with the use of the nasal bridle.
- - Results also indicated that the unbridled group had longer hospital stays and needed more x-rays to check tube placement, further emphasizing the benefits of