Randomized controlled trial to establish evidence on which to base timing of enteral feeding after bedside PEG placement in ventilated Trauma and Surgical ICU patients.
Adult subjects over 18 years of age
Negative pregnancy test for women participants of child-bearing age
Mechanically ventilated surgical and trauma patients with clinical indication for PEG tube placement
Tolerating tube feeds at goal prior to procedure
Patients with aberant gastrointestinal anatomy
Patients with gastrointestinal motility disorders
Patients with feeding intolerance prior to PEG tube procedure
Pregnant women, children, or other vulnerable populations
Carilion Clinic
Lead sponsor
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Collaborator