TABLE 2.
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and percutaneous radiological gastrostomy (PRG) tube insertion procedure descriptors
| PEG (n=30) | PRG (n=44) | P* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antibiotic prophylaxis | 15 (50.0) | 3 (6.8) | <0.001 |
| Other antibiotic | 7 (23.3) | 19 (43.2) | 0.079 |
| Reason for insertion | 0.022 | ||
| Dysphagia/aspiration | 18 (60) | 34 (77.3) | |
| Loss of consciousness | 7 (23.3) | 3 (6.8) | |
| Cognition | 3 (10.0) | 0 (0) | |
| Suboptimal oral intake | 0 (0) | 4 (9.1) | |
| Intubation | 2 (6.7) | 3 (6.8) | |
| Insertion during intensive care unit stay | 9 (30.0) | 5 (11.4) | 0.002 |
Data presented as n (%);
*
P values based on χ2 tests