Ng tube for infant with screw in end-piece.With this device the cap is secured to the feeding tube by its loop but can freely migrate up and down length of tube when opened for period of time in which feeding is administered by feeding pump.Infant was noted to have moved his head during feeding and screw cap migrated down length of tube and put pressure on infant's face.Small indentation noted on face at end of feeding when syringe was detached and rn sought screw cap end to close off end of feeding tube.Concern over pressure ulcer potential or choking hazard due to freely movable piece.
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