Table 4 Adverse events between postpyloric and gastric EN groups
Variable | Postpyloric EN group (n = 70) | Gastric EN group (n = 71) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Perforation, n (%) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
Insertion into trachea, n (%) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
Cardiac arrest, n (%) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
Need for sedatives during procedure, n (%) | 15 (21.4) | 8 (11.3) | 0.10 |
Tachycardia,a n (%) | 4 (5.7) | 2 (2.8) | 0.44 |
Dyspnea,a n (%) | 3 (4.3) | 1 (1.4) | 0.37 |
Nasal mucosal bleeding, n (%) | 4 (5.7) | 3 (4.2) | 0.72 |