Tension Pneumothorax Caused by Feeding Tube Malposition: How could It Be Prevented?

Abstract

Nasoenteric feeding tube placement is routine to ensure the enteral nutrition in critically ill patients, but pulmonary complications may be encountered when feeding tubes were placed blindly at the bedside. Herein, we present a case with tension pneumothorax caused by withdrawal of incorrect positioned feeding tube to left hemithorax and most recent approaches were revised to prevent pulmonary complications during the feeding tube placement.