Nasogastric Tube Insertion in Anesthetized and Intubated Patients Using Reverse Sellick’s Maneuver and Lateral Head Position Method: An observational study

Abstract

Background: Nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion in anesthetized and intubated patients is a common yet challenging procedure due to anatomical and physiological changes during general anesthesia. Various techniques, including conventional, lateral head positioning, and reverse Sellick’s maneuver, have been proposed to improve success rates and minimize complications. However, there is limited comparative evidence on the efficacy and safety of these techniques. Aim: To compare the efficacy, success rates, time taken, and complications of three NGT insertion methods, 1, conventional technique, 2, lateral head position technique, and 3, reverse Sellick’s maneuver in anesthetized and intubated patients.