Description

Radio-opaque, tissue compatible polyurethane medium to long-term naso-gastric feeding tube.
NPSA compliant

Tube Design

· Material: Polyurethane
· Tube size: Ch/Fr:6.5
· Length: 50cm
· Internal diameter: 1.5mm
· External diameter: 2.2mm
· White radio-opaque strip
· Interval markings every 10cm
· Open ended with 2 outlets ports
Male luer lock end


Indications

For short to medium term feed administration.

Contradications

· Nasal fracture.
· Base of skull fracture.
· Nasal polyps/tumours.
· Oesophageal obstruction.
· Congenital abnormalities of the nose.
· Severe nasal or pharyngeal injury.

Tube Care

1. Regularly flush the tube with 20-30ml water (or as recommended by the health professional):
a) after each feed container is finished,
b) at the beginning and end of each feeding session.

2. Flushing can be done:
a) through the T-piece of the giving set or
b) directly through the end of the tube using the universal funnel adapter.

Note: The T-piece may be used to give additives, e.g. vitamins or liquid medicine. The tube should be flushed afterwards.

3. Between feeds, plug the tube to maintain a column of water in it. This will help prevent tube blockage.

Administration of Medicines

Only liquid medicines should be given via the tube and it should be flushed with water before and after each administration. Consult a pharmacist if there is doubt about medicine administration.