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Baseline characteristics of patients
| Nasogastric group | Nasointestinal group | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (M/F) | 22/13 | 20/15 | 0.625 |
| Age (years) | 54.1±12.1 | 51.7±12.7 | 0.415 |
| Basic disease | |||
| Brain Injury | 9 | 13 | 0.302 |
| Heart disease | 11 | 7 | 0.272 |
| Complex trauma | 6 | 3 | 0.280 |
| Respiratory failure | 5 | 3 | 0.450 |
| Cerebral hemorrhage | 2 | 3 | 0.642 |
| Malignant | 1 | 3 | 0.293 |
| Other diseases | 1 | 3 | 0.293 |
| APACHE* score | 17.8 ± 1.3 | 18.1 ± 1.3 | 0.404 |
*APACHE: Acute physiology and chronic health evaluation
