Case Series to Evaluate the Identification of Anatomical Markers Using the KANGAROO™ Feeding Tube

Inclusion criteria

• Hospitalized male and female patients in a monitored setting (i.e.; ICU or Step-Down Unit) who require and are eligible for short-term enteral (nasal or oral) feeding per standard of care with an expected duration of at least 3 days.
• The subject or a legally authorized representative is able to understand and willing to give written informed consent.
• Be a man or woman of 18 years or older
• Have uncomplicated naso- and oropharyngeal anatomy based upon a focused physical examination

Exclusion criteria

• Women and men under the age of 18 years
• Female patients who are known to be pregnant or lactating
• Incarcerated or imprisoned individuals
• Hemodynamic instability with an inability to maintain a MAP > 65 mm Hg on vasopressors
• Patients who are currently enrolled in an investigational or interventional drug or device clinical trial
• Patients who have been previously enrolled into this study
• Individuals, who, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, have any medical, social or psychological condition that would compromise their participation and follow-up in this clinical investigation
• Known basal skull fractures
• Unrepaired known GI perforation or leak
• Recent adequate upper GI bleed that may obscure images
• Esophageal varices > Grade 2
• Subjects with known anomalies precluding gastric or intestinal insertion (via either nasally or orally)
• Known obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract
• Known bowel ischemia or any other contraindication for enteral feeding