Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in neurology intensive care unit

• DOI: 10.5455/ijsm.percutaneous-endoscopic-gastrostomy-neurology
• Publication Date: 2018-01-21T20:52:30Z
• Authors: Yılmaz İnanç; Mustafa Gökce; Deniz Tuncel; Yusuf İnanç; Sabriye Demirhan; Songül Bavli
• Keywords: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy; Enteral administration

Purpose: To evaluate the demographical characteristics of patients who underwent percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy procedure in neurology intensive care clinics. Material and Methods: Patients clinics between 2015-2017 were included into this study. Demographical cases retrospectively evaluated. Findings: In total, 50 (21 women, 29 men) evaluated as study group. Mean duration follow-up was 40.12±30.19 days. All had neurological disorders. age patient group 73±15.8 years. Glasgow coma score (GCS) on day PEG decision 9.18±3.6. Five developed a skin infection site entry one experienced peristomal bleeding. Conclusion: Enteral route must be first option to preferred for feeding receive long-term inpatient treatment disorders units. do not tolerate oral intake, applications provide give pre-prepared nutritional solutions. Long-term support can given through with minimal complications.