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Between probes and silences: the risk of terminological inconsistency in enteral nutrition
Fernanda Raphael Escobar Gimenes1, Claudia Satiko Takemura Matsuba2, Suely Itsuko Ciosak3
1Universidade de São Paulo. Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
Objectives:
to critically reflect on the terminological errors associated with enteral access in Brazil and propose a standardization aligned with national and international guidelines.
Methods:
a reflective essay based on the authors' expertise, linguistic and conceptual analysis applied to terms used in clinical practice, and a narrative review of national and international guidelines on enteral access.
Results:
imprecise use of acronyms and terms, such as "NGT", "NET", and "enteral catheter", is observed, compromising clinical reasoning, interprofessional communication, and patient safety. The proposed standardization includes anatomical, functional, and clinical criteria to standardize the nomenclature.
Conclusions:
accurate terminology strengthens nurses' clinical reasoning, supports safe practices, and guides more assertive records. Adopting the suggested standardization can improve protocols, reduce care risks, and promote patient safety.
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