Standard Tape Research Articles

Photocatalytic coatings with self-cleaning properties for indoor air treatment

In this work we have studied the photocatalytic and self-cleaning properties of TiO2 layers immobilized on polymeric panels, as passive elements for air treatment. In order to achieve easy scale-up technologies for the preparation of coatings, roller-coating technique was selected, comparing the results with those prepared by dip-coating. Composites were characterized by SAXRD, UV–Vis DRS spectroscopy, profilometry, N2 adsorption–desorption, SEM and AFM microscopy. The adherence of the coating was evaluated according the ASTM D3359 standard adhesive tape test. The photocatalytic properties of the materials were evaluated by the photodegradation of trichloroethylene or formaldehyde, as model volatile organic compounds, in the gas phase. The hydrophilic-hydrophobic properties were measured by studying the in-situ variation of the water contact angle with time and UV-A irradiation. Moreover, the self-cleaning properties were analyzed according to ISO 27448:2009 for oleic acid removal. Although coatings of approximately ca. 250 nm layer thickness can be prepared by both techniques, roller-coating allows the material deposition with a coral-like structure in a single and simple step. Surface roughness was promoted by roller process. The developed materials present high photocatalytic performance for the elimination of both model pollutants in the gas phase. Aging tests under outdoor conditions and Scotch tape test show the stability and resistance of the coatings. In-situ irradiation measurements show the superhydrophilic character of the coatings. Water contact angle lower than 10 ° after 300 min of UV-A irradiation was achieved for oleic acid removal. The combination of TiO2 nanoparticles with different crystal structures and sizes improves the photocatalytic performance. A correlation between the ability for pollutants degradation in gas phase and the self-cleaning properties (in-situ or oleic acid measurements) was determined.

Design and realization of versatile durable fluorine-free anti-corrosive coating with robust superhydrophobicity

Bio-inspired superhydrophobic coatings are of increasing interest in marine corrosion protection due to their superior barrier and shielding effects. However, some difficult problems like weak mechanical strength, the use of costly and toxic reagents, and intricate preparation processes have long hindered the practical application of the superhydrophobic coatings. Herein, a durable, self-cleaning and anti-corrosion superhydrophobic coating based on epoxy resin matrix was successfully fabricated, avoiding the use of fluorine materials. The prepared coating possessed excellent superhydrophobicity and was applicable to a variety of substrates, which was ascribed to the effect of modified kaolin particles on lowering surface energy. Through SEM and LSCM, the superhydrophobic coatings manifested the morphology feature of "hills+mountain", which could store air to reduce solid-liquid contact. The prepared coating had been proven to have greater impedance modulus and charge transfer resistance by EIS test, and displayed outstanding durability in salt spray environment compared with pure epoxy coating. In addition, the sandpaper abrasion, standard cross-cut tape and self-cleaning tests indicated that the superhydrophobic coatings satisfied robust mechanical stability and excellent resistance to contaminants, laying the foundation for the application of superhydrophobic coating in practical environment.

Food taboo, dietary diversity and prevalence of chronic energy deficiency in pregnant women living in rural area Indonesia

Background: Chronic energy deficiency is strongly associated with poor pregnancy outcomes. Food taboo and dietary diversity are suspected as main risk factors of chronic energy deficient in pregnant women in rural area. Nevertheless, none studies elaborated the inferential relationship of those factors with chronic energy deficiency during pregnancy. Purpose: to describe dietary diversity score and perception of food taboo and examine it association with chronic energy deficiency prevalence in pregnant women in a rural area Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 178 pregnant women aged 15-45 years. Food taboo and dietary diversity scores was drawn from single 24 hours food recall while the perceived reason of food taboo was assessed by focus group discussion. Chronic energy deficiency was determined by mid-upper arm circumference by standard tape. Food taboo and dietary diversity score interaction was generated and binary logistic regression analysis with α= 5% and 95% confidence interval were performed to provide adjusted associations Results: Almost half of respondents had food taboo (43.8%) and had low dietary diversity score (43%) while one of fifth (19.7%) of respondent were chronic energy deficient. Those with food taboo and low dietary diversity were two times more likely to suffer from chronic energy deficiency. However, only pregnancy related factor (parity) was associated significantly with the outcome. Conclusions: Although the relationship between food taboo and chronic energy deficiency was not statistically significant, pregnant mother with food taboo should be encouraged to have a cultural-specific health and nutrition education.

Morphological and morphometric analysis of oblique popliteal ligament in North Indian population: a cadaveric study.

To study the morphology and the morphometry of the oblique popliteal ligament (OPL). Thirty cadaver knees were dissected to study the morphology and morphometry of the OPL. For the measurement of the morphology of the OPL a standard tape and the vernier callipers were used. Out of 30 specimens 14 were Y shaped, 10 were band shaped, and 6 were Z shaped observed. Total length was measured on both the limbs, on the right side it was 4.5 ± 0.4cm and on the left side 4.5 ± 0.5cm was recorded. Width at the medial attachment was also measured on both the limbs, on the right side it was 4.6 ± 0.5cm and on the left side 4.7 ± 0.5cm was recorded. And width at the lateral attachment was recorded too, on the right side it was 4 ± 0.3cm and on the left side it was 4 ± 0.3cm. Width at the midpoint was recorded as on the right side 3.5 ± 0.2cm and on the left side 3.5 ± 0.2cm. The OPL is a thick ligament that arises as an extension of the semimembranosus, and it exists in various morphology which includes band, Y, Z, complex shapes.

Assessment of nutritional status with its associated factors in pregnant women attending antenatal care at Ambo Health Centers, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Nutritional status during pregnancy, maternal nutrition requires considerable attention; however, pregnant women’s nutritional knowledge and practices are less understood. The objective of this study was to assess nutritional knowledge and practices among pregnant women who attend antenatal care at Ambo and Awaro Health Center of Ambo Town, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. The study was conducted from January to May of the year 2022, using a cross-sectional descriptive study on a sample of 284 pregnant women who attended antenatal care services in Awaro and Ambo health centers. Systematic sampling techniques were used to select pregnant mothers by using Health center registration lists. Socio-demographic and socio-economic data were collected using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) was measured by standard nonstretchable MUAC tape. Binary and multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) program version 20 for further analysis. The finding of associated factors that affect the nutritional status of mothers was the income level of the family has a strong statistical association with the nutritional status of mothers (p<0.001), occupational status of the respondent has a significant association with nutritional status (p<0.05) and also knowledge about the importance of food for growth and development of fetus of mother have significant association (p<0.05). Hence, the government in collaboration with concerned bodies should focus on nutritional education and information of pregnant mothers on maternal nutrition during pregnancy in the study area.

Maxillary Sinus Measurements in Different Age Groups of Human Cadavers

The maxillary air sinus is the largest air sinus among the four air paranasal sinuses, which is a cavity in the body of maxilla. It is pyramidal in shape co nsisting of base, apex and four sides; its base comprises the thin lateral wall of nasal cavity. This study carried out at the Institute of Forensic Medicine in Baghdad and the Forensic Medicine Unit in Tikrit Teaching Hospital during the period from January 2010 to July 2011. A randomized sample of 110 human cadavers that arranged in four different age groups and dissected to study the three dimensions of both maxillary sinuses in both sexes by using a standard flexible tape measure or vernier caliper. The mean v alue of the maxillary sinus length in males was (36.4 ± 4.6 mm) and in females was (33.9 ± 4.2 mm); from these results, the mean value of males was significantly greater than that of females. On the other side, the mean value of the maxillary sinus width in males was (27.4 ± 4 mm) and in females was (25.3 ± 3.9 mm); therefore, these results demonstrate that the maxillary sinuses were wider in males than females. For males, the mean value of the maxillary sinus height was (35.1 ± 3.9 mm) and for females was (30.8 ± 3.6 mm). From these findings, a higher significant difference between the mean values was found; also there was a high significant difference between the two genders because the mean value of the maxillary sinus height for males was significantly higher than that for females. According to age groups of the present study, group 1 of maxillary sinus found to be still in growing state and not reaching its full size. Group 2 showing an extensive growth in maxillary sinus length and width, especially on the right side. Group 3 might partly showing growth in maxillary sinus length and height, which indicates that at this age the maxillary sinus reaches its full height. Finally, group 4 might partly indicates that the maxillary sinus reaches its full growth if it fails to reach it in group 3. The findings of the present study disagree with that done by Parks who mademeasurements for the maxillary sinuses on normal Korean adults using computed tomography, since these differences were may be due to ethnic variations. Also due to race differences, this study disagree with Fernandes (2) who studied the maxillary sinus in European and Zulu using computed tomography.

Numerical analysis of the influence of radiation defects on the transport characteristics of a superconducting CORC-cable

Aim: development of a simultaneous model, calculation and analysis of heat losses of a superconducting CORC cable based on standard HTSC tapes and irradiated HTSC tapes in cyclic load modes for magnetic energy storage system.
 Methods: the CORC cable based on industrial original HTSC tapes and HTS tape with defects from irradiation is considered; to describe the electromagnetic and thermal characteristics of the system are used following methods: the concepts of the macroelectrodynamics, the fundamentals of the applied superconductivity, the finite element method are used; the calculation is implemented in the COMSOL Multiphysics.
 Results: a model was developed, the optimal cooling mode was determined in 5 load cycles, it was shown that the presence of artificial pinning centers can significantly improve the thermal stabilization of the system and leads to a reduction in heat losses with the considered cooling schemes.
 Conclusion: the results can be used in the development of the magnetic energy storage system based on high-temperature superconducting composites (HTS).

Immersion Tin Plating Enabling Reliable Wettable Flanks on QFN Packages

The automotive market increasingly uses bottom-termination IC packages, like Quad-Flat No leads (QFN) packages, for miniaturization, cost reduction and performance. QFN lead frames are electroplated with 8?12 um of tin for PCB soldering, but subsequent singulation exposes the copper-alloy lead frame at the cut edges. On these exposed lead flanks a solder fillet does not form, making Automatic Optical Inspection (AOI) of solder joints on lead-less packages not reliable. A solder fillet on lead flanks also improves the reliability of solder joints. Therefore, the automotive industry strives for a tin plated wettable flank on lead-less packages. Several approaches, e.g. dimpled or step-cut leads, to create a wettable flank are in use or development. Disadvantage of these methods is that only a part of the flank is tin-plated. Immersion tin plating processes are able to fully plate lead flanks. However, the maximum ~1.5um of standard self-limiting displacement immersion tin processes is too thin to comply with the durability requirements of automotive tin solder finishes. This contribution will discuss an immersion tin-plating process, machine concept and test results for a >2 um tin plated wettable flanks. The immersion tin plating process consist of the following process steps: 1. A high-pressure spray rinse prevents incomplete tin coverage by removing copper burrs formed during singulation. 2. A selective descaling process removes the natural copper oxide film on the exposed copper leads. 3. A selective activation process creates a high tin nucleation density to obtain a fine-grained tin layer. 4. The autocatalytic immersion tin process plates a 2 ? 3um tin layer in 45-60 minutes at 70-75oC. 5. An anti-tarnish process protects the tin layer against oxidation. Finally, rinsing and drying remove all traces of the used chemicals from the packages with tin plated flanks. A machine concept for the immersion tin-plating process is currently under development. The lead-less packages are processed directly on Standard singulation tape rings without repacking or manipulation of the packages. This enables a throughput of 20 tape rings per hour with the full package traceability required for the automotive market. Different types of QFN packages mounted on singulation tape were tin plated and subjected to standard (JEDEC J-STD-002E) solderability tests for component lead durability. Fine-grained 2-3 um thick pure tin deposit of good visual quality were obtained on the exposed QFN copper lead sidewalls with the following properties: • 0.5-1.5um residual tin layer after intermetallic formation in 8 h steam aging and 16 h oven bake. • 100% solder wetting after 6h dry bake at 150C • 100% solder wetting after 8h steam aging (93C and 80-90% RH). • 100% solder fillet height after ceramic glass test.

A temperature-sensitive, high-adhesion medical tape: a comparative, single-blind clinical trial.

Medical adhesives are used to secure wound care dressings and other critical devices to the skin. While high peel-strength adhesives provide more secure skin attachment, they are difficult to remove from the skin and are correlated with medical adhesive-related skin injuries (MARSI), including skin tears, and an increased risk of infection. Lower-adhesion medical tapes may be applied to avoid MARSI, leading to dressing or device dislodgement and further medical complications. This paper reports on the clinical testing of a new, high-adhesion medical tape, ThermoTape (University of Washington, US), designed for low skin trauma upon release. ThermoTape was benchmarked with Tegaderm (3M, US) and Kind Removal Tape (KRT) (3M, US). All three tapes were applied to both the left and right forearm of healthy volunteers and were removed 24 hours later-the right arm without applying heat and the left arm by applying a heat pack for 30 seconds before removal. Tape wear, self-reported pain (0-10 scale) and skin redness 15 minutes after removal were recorded. This was a 53-subject comparative, single-blind clinical trial. There were clinically and statistically significant results supporting reduced pain during removal of ThermoTape with warming, with an average 58% decrease in pain, paired with a statistically significant 45% reduction in skin redness (p<0.01 for both values). In contrast, there were statistically insignificant differences in pain and redness for removal of Tegaderm and KRT with warming. ThermoTape after warming, in comparison with Tegaderm without warming, produced a reduced pain score of >1 on the 0-10 Wong-Baker/Face pain scale, which was statistically significant (p<0.01). These results provide compelling evidence that warming ThermoTape prior to removal can reduce pain and injury when compared with standard medical tapes. This could allow for stronger attachment of wound care dressings and critical medical devices while reducing cases of MARSI.

Ultra-thin silver films grown by sputtering with a soft ion beam-treated intermediate layer

Silver thin films have wide-ranging applications in optical coatings and optoelectronic devices. However, their poor wettability to substrates such as glass often leads to an island growth mode, known as the Volmer–Weber mode. This study demonstrates a method that utilizes a low-energy ion beam (IB) treatment in conjunction with magnetron sputtering to fabricate continuous silver films as thin as 6 nm. A single-beam ion source generates low-energy soft ions to establish a nominal 1 nm seed silver layer, which significantly enhances the wettability of the subsequently deposited silver films, resulting in a continuous film of approximately 6 nm with a resistivity as low as 11.4 µΩ.cm. The transmittance spectra of these films were found to be comparable to simulated results, and the standard 100-grid tape test showed a marked improvement in adhesion to glass compared to silver films sputter-deposited without the IB treatment. High-resolution scanning electron microscopy images of the early growth stage indicate that the IB treatment promotes nucleation, while films without the IB treatment tend to form isolated islands. X-ray diffraction patterns indicate that the (111) crystallization is suppressed by the soft IB treatment, while growth of large crystals with (200) orientation is strengthened. This method is a promising approach for the fabrication of silver thin films with improved properties for use in optical coatings and optoelectronics.

Predicting the Height through Palm Length: a Mathematical Model

A mathematical modelling was conducted to determine if palm length could predict male height. The study was conducted using 40 not obese male of different ages in the year 2020. Their palm length was measured using a ruler and their height were measured using a standard tape measure. This study is an attempt to find the relationship between palm length and height and to give an alternative way to measure a height using other body parts, in this study the palm length. A linear regression analysis was used after the palm length and height were measured. It was found out that palm length could predict the height and the height is approximately nine times the palm length with 97.6% accuracy. It was recommended to study other body parts that could determine the height

Research on the Calibration Method of Laser Arch Measuring Instrument

In view of the inconvenience caused by the lack of relevant calibration methods for the laser arch measuring instrument, this paper obtains the main components of the error based on the analysis of the principle of the arch measuring instrument, proposes the calibration methods for each error, and carries out experimental verification. The results show that the error is mainly angle error and distance error. The influence of angle error on the results decreases with the increase of the angle. According to the influence of ranging error and angle error in practical use, the methods of measuring the ranging error of the arch measuring instrument with a standard steel tape and measuring its vertical error and angle error with a movable vertical lifting two-dimensional platform are designed. The experimental results show that the calibration method is feasible.

Effect of Different Cross-Infection Control Barriers on Intensity of Curing Light: An In-Vitro Study

Aim: To evaluate the effect of different cross infection control barriers on the intensity of the curing light. Study Design: In-vitro experimental study. Place and duration: Department of Operative and Pediatric Dentistry, The University of Lahore from January to March 2022. Methodology: The intensity of the light-curing unit was measured using a radiometer. The intensity of light without using any barrier was taken as control. Four barriers were used; polythene glove, latex glove, cling film wrap and standard barrier tape. Ten measurements for each group were performed after placing each type of protection barrier and the average was taken. The data was analyzed using SPSS v 22. Results: The mean value for light intensity without using any barrier was found to be 737.6 mW/cm2. The light intensity was maximum for cling film, polythene glove, barrier tape and latex glove with mean values of 720.6 mW/cm2, 581.2 mW/cm2, 541.7 mW/cm2 and 255.06 mW/cm2 respectively. A comparison of the output values without barrier and with different barriers showed a statistically significant difference with all barriers except cling film. Conclusion: It was found that cling film, polythene glove and barrier tape could serve as a barrier to cover the tip of the light curing unit. Keywords: Dental curing light, cross-infection, composite resin

Resist-Free E-beam Lithography for Patterning Nanoscale Thick Films on Flexible Substrates

Resist-based lithographic tools, such as electron beam (e-beam) and photolithography, drive today’s state-of-the-art nanoscale fabrication. However, the multistep nature of these processes, expensive resists, and multiple other consumables limit their potential for cost-effective nanotechnology. Here, we report a one-step, resist-free, and scalable methodology for directly structuring thin metallic films on flexible polymeric substrates via e-beam patterning. Controlling e-beam dose results in nanostructures as small as 5 nm in height with a sub-micrometer lateral resolution. We structure nanoscale thick films (100 nm) of Al, TiN, and Au on standard Kapton tape to highlight the universal use of our nanopatterning methodology. Further, we utilize direct e-beam writing to create various high-resolution biomimetic surfaces directly onto ceramic thin films. In addition, we assemble architectured mechanical metamaterials comprising crack “traps”, which confine cracks and prevent overall material/device failure. Such a resist-free lithographic tool can reduce fabrication cost dramatically and may be used for different applications varying from biomimetic and architectured metamaterials to strain-resilient flexible electronics and wearable devices.

Mechanical and surface properties of corona‐treated titanium dioxide‐embedded opaque white low‐density/Linear low‐density polyethylene film

AbstractThis study encompasses the characterization of corona‐treated milky white co‐extruded polyethylene films. The surface energies developed at various applied voltages were investigated by standard wetting (dyne) solutions of binary liquid mixtures. A maximum treatment of 40 dynes/cm was achieved at 3.0 kW of the applied load. Maximum heat seal joint strength of 1.05 kN/m was achieved only when an untreated/untreated surface combination was sealed, while a treated/treated surface combination exhibited the minimum heat seal joint strength of 0.98 kN/m. Standard Scotch tape method was employed for testing peel adhesion. An applied load of more than 3.0 kW shows a decreasing trend in surface energy. The coefficient of friction on the treated surface was also investigated. Aging under different environmental conditions had hardly any impact on the treatment levels within the time period under study. A sufficiently opaque (Opacity—99%) white film at Titanium dioxide (TiO2) loading of 7.5% resulted in a very good barrier film.

Validation of a Useful Tool for Screening for Overweight and Obesity in Pre-Adolescents

The purpose of this observational study with a convenience sample is to validate a simple measurement of the mid-upper arm circumference to establish the screening points using the mid-upper arm circumference tape (MUAC) for childhood overweight and obesity between 9 and 12 years of age, or from 4th grade to 6th grade. Prior to the screening study, a pilot validation study of the MUAC tape measure versus anthropometric standard tape was carried out. The total sample for the screening cut-offs was 360 school students. The results obtained had a predictive value according to the evaluation of the area under the curve of 0.96 and overweight detection cut-off points were established at 23.3 and 22.4 cm for 4th grade, 23.6 and 22.7 cm for 5th grade and 24.6 and 23.8 cm for 6th grade for boys and girls, respectively. The cut-off points for the detection of obesity were established at 25.2 and 23.9 cm for 4th grade, 26.4 and 25.1 cm for 5th grade, and 27.7 and 26.4 cm for 6th grade boys and girls, respectively. The cut-off values of the MUAC are different not only between the sexes, but also increase as age or the specific course increases.

One-step spraying achieved superhydrophobic fluoroSiO2@epoxy coating with corrosion-wear resistance and anti-wetting stability

Biomimetic superhydrophobic materials with reduced liquid-solid interfacial contact, non-wetting and water repelling properties exhibits promising multi-functional application potentials, but hindered by poor mechanical stability, complex preparation process, expensive reagents, strict equipment requirements, and ecologically environmental pollution. Herein, we developed a corrosion resistant and mechanically stable superhydrophobic coating based on modified fluoroSiO2 and epoxy resin via a facile one-step spray-coating technique. The electrochemical impendence spectroscopy (EIS) and potentiodynamic polarization results confirmed the remarkably enhanced corrosion resistance of the superhydrophobic fluoroSiO2 @epoxy coating with a corrosion inhibition efficiency of 99.86%. More importantly, the created superhydrophobic fluoroSiO2 @epoxy coating maintains its non-wetting Cassie-Baxter state, self-cleaning and anti-fouling properties after continuously tape-peeling cycles, abrasion cycles, self-cleaning cycles and standard cross-cut tape tests, verifying a strengthened coating/substrate binding force and wear resistance. The easy adaptability and scalability of the spray-coating approach and mechanical robustness of the designed superhydrophobic fluoroSiO2 @epoxy coating will greatly expand its real-world application fields.

Suture Tape Augmentation for the Repair of Index Finger Radial Collateral Ligament Injury: A Biomechanical Study

Despite their clinical importance in maintaining the stability of the pinch mechanism, injuries of the radial collateral ligament (RCL) of the index finger may be underrecognized and underreported. The purpose of this biomechanical study was to compare the repair of index finger RCL tears with either a standard suture anchor or suture tape augmentation. The index fingers from 24 fresh-frozen human cadavers underwent repair of torn RCLs using either a standard suture anchor or suture tape augmentation. Following the repairs, the initial displacement of the repair with a 3-N ulnar deviating load was evaluated. Next, the change in displacement (cyclic deformation) of the repair after 1,000 cycles of 3 N of ulnar deviating force was calculated (displacement of the 1000th cycle- displacement of the first cycle). Finally, the amount of force required to cause clinical failure (30° ulnar deviation) of the repair was determined. Suture tape augmentation repairs displayed significantly less cyclic deformation (0.8± 0.5 mm) after cyclic loading than suture anchor repairs (1.8 ± 0.7 mm). There was no significant difference in the force required to cause the clinical failure of the repairs between the suture tape (35.1 ± 18.1 N) and suture anchor (24.5 ± 9.2 N) repairs. Index finger RCL repair with suture tape augmentation results in decreased deformation with repetitive motion compared with RCL repair alone. Suture tape augmentation may allow for early mobilization following index finger RCL repair by acting as a brace that protects the repaired ligament from deforming forces.

Effects of a controlled exercise programme on anthropometric parameters, dietary habit and sleep quality of obese university students

According to WHO, obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally. In spite of growing public awareness of the importance of weight loss, obesity prevalence continues to rise with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese. The main objective of this study was to investigate the effects of jogging exercise programme (JEP) on anthropometric parameters, dietary habit and sleep quality of obese Ghanaian university students. This randomised controlled study employed 33 obese (BMI &gt; 30 kg/m2) students from a tertiary university in Ghana. The experimental group participated in a six-week, 3-5 times/week JEP for 45 and 40 minutes per session while the control group had intervention free session. Anthropometric parameters were assessed using the Omron body composition analyser and a standard tape measure. Sleep quality and Dietary habit were determined using a pre-validated Sleep Quality Scale and Performance of a Brief Dietary Assessment and Intervention tool for Health Professionals questionnaire respectively. The participants had a mean age of 21.70 ± 3.74 years. There were 14 (42.4%) males and 19 (57.6%) females of which 26 (80.8%) were indigenous and 7 (19.2%) were international students. There was significant decrease in body mass index, waist to hip ratio, and visceral fat; and increase in sleep quality (p &lt; .05) at the end of the intervention period. However, the dietary habit of the experimental group did not change significantly (p &gt; .05). In conclusion, JEP has positive impacts on anthropometric parameters and sleep quality of obese persons.

Nasogastric bridles are associated with improved tube-related outcomes in children.

To compare tube-related outcomes in children with standard tape vs nasal bridle securement of nasogastric tubes (NGTs). This was a single-center, retrospective, correlational study of outcomes from the time of NGT placement until full oral feeds or durable-tube placement. Outcomes of interest included NGT dislodgments, length of stay, emergency department (ED) encounters, radiographic exposures, and adverse skin outcomes. Negative binomial regression and logistic regression were used to analyze differences between groups. Five hundred eighty-two children had NGTs secured traditionally (43% female; age at therapy initiation of 2.6 months [SD 8.1]), and 173 received nasal bridles (55.5% female; age at therapy initiation of 8.4 months [SD 11.8]). Children with bridled NGTs were 16.67 times less likely to experience one or more dislodgments (odds ratio [OR] = 0.06; 95% CI, 0.04-0.09); 2.5 times less likely to have one more ED visit (OR = 0.4; 95% CI, 0.19-0.82), and 4.76 times less likely to require one more radiographic exposure (OR = 0.21; 95% CI, 0.14-0.33) than unbridled children (all P values < 0.02). The mean initial hospital length of stay was 28 and 54 days in the bridled-NGT and standard-care groups, respectively (P < 0.001). Overall, 62.4% children with bridled NGTs and 77.1% children with unbridled NGTs progressed to full oral feedings and discontinued therapy (P < 0.001). Adverse skin outcomes were rare in both groups. Children with bridled NGTs experienced fewer dislodgments, hospital days, ED encounters, and radiographic exposures than unbridled NGTs. Most children in both groups progressed to full oral feedings.