Nutricia Flocare Duo-tube
The Flocare® Duo-Tube is a nasal, double lumen tube allowing simultaneous intestinal feeding and gastric drainage. The special design of the Duo-Tube allows the removal of one of the tubes (gastric or jejunal) while keeping the other in place, without additional endoscopy.
Inpatient placement and management of nasogastric and nasoenteric tubes ...
2023年3月20日 · Nasogastric and nasoenteric tubes are flexible double or single lumen tubes that are passed proximally from the nose distally into the stomach or small bowel. Enteric tubes that will be removed within a short period of time can also be passed through the mouth (orogastric).
A-1- Types of Nasogastric Tubes - PEOI
Duo-Tube: This is another variation of a weighted tube. The silicone catheter comes with either a silicone weight for gastric feeding or a mercury weight if passage into the pylorus is desired for diagnostic or feeding purposes.
Common Types Of Adult Nasogastric Tubes (NGTs) - RK.MD
2020年3月28日 · The Salem-Sump is a relatively large bore (10 – 18 French) dual-lumen tube which permits suctioning of gastric contents as well as medication/nutrition delivery. One port allows for wall-suction drainage or administration of therapy often facilitated with a Lopez valve.
Types of Feeding Tubes and Their Uses - Verywell Health
2023年10月10日 · A feeding tube is a medical device used to feed a person who is unable to eat or drink. A person may need a feeding tube due to difficulty swallowing, an eating disorder, or other feeding issues. Feeding tubes may be needed for a short-term concern or a more permanent basis.
Feeding Tubes (Nasogastric, Nasoduodenal, and Nasojejunal)
2020年5月29日 · Choose weighted or unweighted feeding tube based on availability. It should be noted that contrary to expectation, unweighted enteral tubes are more likely to pass spontaneously from the stomach to the duodenum to achieve postpyloric placement. 8
Best practices for unclogging feeding tubes in adults
Follow your facility policy and procedure for unclogging EADs. The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) recommends warm water as the best initial choice for trying to unclog a feeding tube.
Choosing the Right Tube for You - Oley Foundation
The choice of tube depends in part on whether the tube is needed on a short-term or long-term basis. Short-term tubes include the naso-gastric (NG) and naso-jejunal (NJ) tubes, which go through the nose and end either in the stomach (NG) or small bowel (NJ).
Nasogastric (NG) Tube: Uses, Procedure, Risks, and More
2023年9月3日 · A nasogastric (NG) tube is a thin, soft tube made of plastic or rubber that is passed through the nose, down through the throat, and into the stomach. It is used to deliver food or medicine to the stomach for people who have difficulty eating or swallowing.
Nasoduodenal feeding tubes (NDFT) allow for enteral nutrition (EN) when gastric stasis and/or aspiration risk (e.g. gastroesphageal reflux) precludes the nasogastric (NG) route.