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Erythromycin as a prokinetic agent: a prospective, randomized, controlled study of efficacy in nasoenteric tube placement.

Author: SternM A, WolfD C

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Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.
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Overview

Erythromycin ethylsuccinate elixir was found to facilitate the transpyloric passage of a standard nasoenteric feeding tube in patients receiving standard therapy.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Erythromycin, a macrolide antibiotic, has been shown to mimic the effects of the polypeptide motilin in the gastrointestinal tract. To determine whether erythromycin ethylsuccinate elixir would facilitate the transpyloric passage of a standard nasoenteric feeding tube once the tube was placed into t...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7942728

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Erythromycin as a Prokinetic Agent in Nasoenteric Tube Placement

This prospective, randomized, controlled study examined the efficacy of erythromycin ethylsuccinate elixir in facilitating the transpyloric passage of nasoenteric feeding tubes. The researchers randomly assigned patients to receive erythromycin or standard therapy, finding that erythromycin did not significantly improve the transpyloric passage of the tubes.

Erythromycin: No Significant Impact on Nasoenteric Tube Passage

The study's results suggest that erythromycin did not significantly improve the ease of nasoenteric tube placement.

Understanding Nasoenteric Tube Placement

Nasoenteric tube placement is a common procedure that can be challenging. Consulting with a healthcare professional is crucial for ensuring safe and effective tube placement.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

Navigating the complexities of nasoenteric tube placement can be like traversing a narrow, winding desert canyon. This study suggests that erythromycin might not be the ideal solution for facilitating tube passage. It's like finding a dead end in the canyon – while you might have hoped for a shortcut, sometimes the traditional route is the most reliable.
Date :
  1. Date Completed 1994-11-23
  2. Date Revised 2022-03-17
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

7942728

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

7942728

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Languages

English

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