Research Progress on Nasoenteric Tube-Related Complications

As a vital tool for enteral nutrition support, the nasoenteric tube is widely used in clinical practice for patients with severe diseases, strokes, and digestive tract disorders. However, the use of a nasoenteric tube is often accompanied by a variety of complications, which affect the recovery and quality of life of patients. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive summary of studies on nasoenteric tube complications worldwide. We constructed a relatively complete classification framework for complications, including mechanical complications, infectious complications, nutritional complications, respiratory complications, and other complications. Based on this classification framework, this paper discusses the characteristics and mechanisms of various complications and provides a theoretical basis for the prevention and nursing of nasoenteric complications in clinical nursing.