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NG tube in the right main bronchus

Case contributed by: Dr Jeremy Jones
From the case: NG tube in the right main bronchus
Modality: X-ray

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  • NG tube tip is not seen on the standard windows.
NG tube tip is not seen on the standard windows.

Case Discussion:

The importance of windowing when checking for NG tube placement is demonstrated here with the tip in the right main bronchus.

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