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Owing to the fact that it is easy and safe to perform the placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding tubes has become common in the ICU. It is used for patients who are unable to meet their nutritional requirements with oral intake and where passing a nasogastric tube is contra-indicated or where long-term enteral nutrition is anticipated. Neurological deficit with difficulties protecting the airway after stroke is the most common indication for placing a PEG.
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Sarani, B. (2012). Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube Placement. In: Falter, F. (eds) Bedside Procedures in the ICU. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2259-3_11
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