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    Area of Science:

    • Critical Care Medicine
    • Gastroenterology
    • Endoscopy

    Background:

    • Critically ill patients often require long-term nutritional support via enteral feeding.
    • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a common method for establishing enteral access.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance and standard of care for PEG tube placement in critically ill patients.
    • To emphasize the benefits of PEG placement when performed appropriately.

    Main Methods:

    • Standardized percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement.
    • Consideration of patient-specific contraindications.

    Main Results:

    • PEG placement is a well-established and less invasive procedure.
    • It is considered a standard of care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

    Conclusions:

    • PEG tube placement is indicated for long-term enteral nutrition in critically ill patients.
    • Standardized PEG procedures with attention to contraindications ensure patient safety and efficacy.