20 Fr sterile disposable silicone stomach tube for medical field
Product description
- Material: Silicone stomach tubes are made of medical-grade silicone, which is soft, flexible, and biocompatible.
- Design: These tubes typically have multiple side eyes near the distal end for efficient drainage or feeding.
- Sizes: Available in different sizes to accommodate various patient needs.
- Radiopaque Markers: Some silicone stomach tubes come with radiopaque markers to aid in X-ray placement confirmation.
- Tolerance: Silicone stomach tubes are generally well-tolerated by patients and are suitable for long-term use.
Key Features:
- Flexibility: Silicone stomach tubes are soft and flexible, making them more comfortable for patients during insertion and use.
- Biocompatibility: Being made of medical-grade silicone, these tubes are biocompatible and suitable for long-term placement.
- Durability: Silicone stomach tubes are durable and resistant to degradation by gastric fluids, making them suitable for extended use.
- Versatility: These tubes can be used for enteral feeding, gastric decompression, and medication administration in patients who cannot take oral feedings.
Applications:
- Enteral Feeding: Silicone stomach tubes are commonly used for delivering liquid nutrition directly into the stomach in patients who are unable to eat by mouth.
- Gastric Decompression: These tubes help remove excess air, fluid, or stomach contents to relieve distention and prevent vomiting.
- Medication Administration: Silicone stomach tubes can also be used to administer medications when oral intake is not feasible.
In summary, silicone stomach tubes are essential medical devices used in various gastrointestinal procedures for enteral feeding, gastric decompression, and medication delivery. Their soft, flexible, and durable nature makes them a preferred choice in clinical settings for patients requiring assistance with nutritional support or gastric drainage.
Application
- Enteral Feeding: Silicone stomach tubes are frequently used for enteral feeding, providing a direct route for delivering liquid nutrition to patients who are unable to eat or swallow food. This is especially important for individuals with impaired swallowing reflexes, dysphagia, or conditions that prevent oral intake.
- Gastric Decompression: These tubes are utilized for gastric decompression to alleviate conditions such as gastric distention, bloating, and vomiting. By removing excess air, fluids, or stomach contents, silicone stomach tubes help relieve discomfort and prevent complications.
- Medication Administration: In cases where oral medication intake is not feasible, silicone stomach tubes can serve as a conduit for administering medications directly into the stomach. This application is particularly common in patients who are unconscious, unresponsive, or unable to swallow.
- Gastric Lavage: Silicone stomach tubes are also used for gastric lavage procedures, which involve flushing the stomach with fluids to remove toxins, blood, or ingested substances in cases of poisoning, overdose, or certain medical emergencies.
- Aspiration Prevention: Silicone stomach tubes play a crucial role in reducing the risk of aspiration pneumonia by effectively draining stomach contents, preventing regurgitation and aspiration of fluids into the lungs, especially in patients with impaired swallowing abilities.
- Postoperative Care: Following certain surgeries, such as abdominal procedures, silicone stomach tubes may be employed to maintain gastric decompression, prevent ileus (lack of bowel movement), and aid in postoperative recovery.
FAQ
1.Is a stomach feeding tube permanent?
Gastrostomy feeding tubes are put in for different reasons. They may be needed for a short time or permanently.
2.What are the three types of feeding tubes?
Your child's feed can be given using one of these types of tubes:
Nasogastric feeding tube (NG)
Nasojejunal feeding tube (NJ)
Gastrostomy tubes, e.g. percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), radiologically inserted gastrostomy (RIG)
3.What is the advantage of silicone tube?
Silicone hoses offer a wide range of advantages that make them the preferred choice in numerous industries. Their heat resistance, flexibility, durability, chemical resistance, insulation properties, performance in vacuum applications, and ease of maintenance set them apart from other hose materials.
4.How long does a silicone tube last?
Different sealants have different shelf lives, but generally, this material can stay at its highest quality for about one year. In other words, it has about a one-year shelf life. Silicone itself has a shelf life of as long as around 20 years.
5.Can you live a normal life with a feeding tube?
You'll need to adjust your sleeping position and make extra time to clean and maintain your tube and to handle any complications. Still, you can do most things as you always have. You can go out to restaurants with friends, have sex, and exercise. A feeding tube can remain in place as long as you need it.
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