Informed consent by independent physician and next of kin
ICU ventilated patients
You may not be if
Patients with anomalies or diseases of the esophagus and or stomach.
Patients with known sensitivities or allergies to any of the feeding tube materials
Inability to place patient in semi-Fowler's position.
Any clinically significant abnormality upon physical examination which may, in the opinion of the investigator, pose difficulty in inserting the feeding tube (e.g. cervical spine disorder)
