Table 1

Diagnostic accuracy results from the validation phase

pH++
Lipase testTrue status++
++2311
+00
+01
01
pH (%)Lipase test (%)
Sensitivity65.797.2
Specificity100100
Positive predictive value100100
Negative predictive value7.750
  • +, Indicates correct nasogastric tube placement; −, indicates incorrect nasogastric tube placement.