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Nasogastric tube audit results from each hospital
| Audit information | Hospital 1 | Hospital 2 | Hospital 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of sets of notes audited |
49 |
43 |
44 |
| First line method used to check NG tube position |
|
|
|
| pH of aspirate from patient’s stomach |
18% |
11% |
14% |
| Patient sent for X-ray |
49% |
76% |
40% |
| Information not documented |
29% |
9% |
9% |
| N/A (placed in radiology) | 4% | 4% | 37% |
