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Description
A double lumen polyurethane nasojejunal feeding tube suitable for intestinal feeding and gastric decompression
NPSA compliant.
Tube Design
Intestinal Tube:
- Material: Polyurethane
- Tube Size: CH/Fr 8
- Length: 270cm
- Internal diameter: 1.8mm
- Number markings every 5cm, Radio-opaque
- Four lateral openings
Gastric Tube:
- Material: Polyurethane
- Tube Size: CH/Fr 16
- Length: 100cm
- Internal diameter: 2.8mm
- Number markings every 5cm, Radio-opaque
- Luer Y lock connector
- 5 large outlet ports
Accessories:
- Freka Click adaptor
- Re-routing catheter
- Plaster for tube fixation
- MCT oil for lubrication
Indications
For short to medium-term enteral feeding for patients on Intensive Care, or those patients who require early jejunal feeding after surgery or trauma.
Contraindications
· Intractable Vomiting
· Ileus
· Severe pseudo-obstructions to the intestine
· Gastro-intestinal bleeding
Tube Care
Flush the tube before and after nutrition is administrated – at least once a day – with water, using the universal blue adapter and 50ml luer lock syringe.
Administration of Medication
Administer medications in a liquid form via the tube and flush the tube with water. Rinse the tube carefully before and after each administration of medication. Follow BAPEN guidelines on drug administration and enteral tube feeding.
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