Indication and relevant history
Example “63-year-old female with oral malignancy requires a G-tube for nutrition”
If GJ-tube requested, what is the indication (gastric outlet obstruction, reflux, aspiration, etc.).
For inpatients, barium administered night before and morning KUB obtained to check barium is in the transverse colon.
INR < 1.5; Platelets > 50
Indication: routine 3 month, clogged, leaking, pulled out, etc.
No specific INR or platelet threshold