[Initiation of levodopa enteral infusion: is always the test with nasojejunal tube really necessary?]

Rev Neurol. 2018 Sep 1;67(5):192-193.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Title: Inicio de tratamiento con infusion de levodopa enteral: es realmente siempre necesaria la fase de prueba con sonda nasoyeyunal?

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antiparkinson Agents / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Parenteral
  • Intubation, Gastrointestinal* / adverse effects
  • Jejunum
  • Levodopa / administration & dosage*
  • Middle Aged
  • Nasal Cavity
  • Nausea / etiology
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care
  • Unnecessary Procedures
  • Vomiting / etiology

Substances

  • Antiparkinson Agents
  • Levodopa