100% Medical Grade Silicone Stomach Tube with Different Length and Cap-con Connector
1.Product Description
The Silicone Stomach Tube is a specialized medical device designed for various gastrointestinal procedures and treatments. Made from high-quality silicone material, this tube is flexible, durable, and biocompatible, ensuring safe and effective use in medical settings.
2.Key Features
- Flexible Design: The silicone material provides flexibility for ease of insertion and patient comfort.
- Durable Construction: Ensures longevity and reliability during medical procedures and treatments.
- Biocompatible: Safe for prolonged internal use without causing adverse reactions.
- Smooth Surface: Facilitates comfortable insertion and minimizes irritation to the gastrointestinal tract.
- Radiopaque Markings: Includes markings for easy visibility under imaging for accurate placement.
- Made of 100% medical grade silicone.
- X-ray opaque line throughout the length.
- Open distal end with 4 side holes.
- Marking from the distal end every 5 cm.
- Available with different length.
- Transparent cap-con connector.
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4.Application
- Hospitals: Hospitals are the most common setting for the use of stomach tubes. In hospital settings, healthcare providers insert stomach tubes to provide patients with necessary nutritional support or drainage functions.
- Intensive Care Units (ICUs): Patients in intensive care units may require stomach tubes to maintain nutrition and fluid balance, especially when unable to take food or fluids orally.
- Nursing Homes and Long-term Care Facilities: Patients who are unable to eat independently or require long-term stomach support may use stomach tubes in nursing homes or long-term care facilities.
- Home Healthcare: Some patients may require stomach tubes at home. In such cases, home healthcare providers receive training to properly manage and maintain the patient's stomach tube.
- Operating Rooms: In certain surgeries, stomach tubes may be used for draining stomach contents or ensuring that patients receive adequate fluids and nutrition postoperatively.
5.Precautions
- Professional Training: Only healthcare personnel trained in the proper insertion and management of stomach tubes should handle them. Ensure that the operators possess the necessary skills and knowledge.
- Patient Assessment: Conduct a comprehensive patient assessment before inserting the stomach tube, including evaluation of gastrointestinal condition, appropriate insertion site, and any potential risks of complications.
- Sterilization and Cleaning: All equipment and supplies associated with the stomach tube must be thoroughly sterilized and cleaned to reduce the risk of infection.
- Proper Insertion: Ensure the stomach tube is inserted in the correct position to avoid potential complications such as aspiration or intestinal perforation.
- Securing and Fixation: Ensure the stomach tube is securely fastened to prevent accidental displacement or dislodgement.
- Monitoring and Observation: Continuously monitor the patient's symptoms and reactions after inserting the stomach tube, as well as the position and function of the tube.
- Nutritional Support: Adjust the nutritional fluids or medications infused through the stomach tube as per the guidance of the medical team to meet the patient's nutritional needs.
- Complication Recognition: Understand and be familiar with potential complications that may arise, such as gastric infections, aspiration, or difficulty in venting, and take appropriate measures promptly.
- Regular Replacement: Follow medical advice and manufacturer guidelines to replace the stomach tube regularly to ensure its proper function and reduce the risk of infection.
- Patient Education: Provide detailed instructions on stomach tube care and usage to the patient and their caregivers, including how to address common issues and what to do in case of emergencies.
6.Advantages
- Nutritional Support: Stomach tubes can provide patients with the necessary nutrients, ensuring they receive adequate nutrition, especially when unable to take food orally.
- Medical Treatment: Stomach tubes can be used for gastric drainage, decompression, medication administration, or therapeutic care, aiding in patient recovery.
- Prevention of Aspiration: For patients at risk of aspiration, stomach tubes can effectively prevent food or liquid from entering the airway.
- Relief of Gastrointestinal Pressure: In certain cases, providing nutrition and fluids through a stomach tube can alleviate pressure on the gastrointestinal tract, aiding in patient recovery.
- Long-term Care: For patients requiring long-term nutritional support or unable to orally consume food, stomach tubes offer a reliable way to maintain their nutritional status.
- Flexibility: Stomach tubes can be customized to meet the specific needs of patients, addressing different conditions and treatment requirements.
- Rehabilitation Support: In some instances, stomach tubes can assist patients in rehabilitation and regaining normal eating function, serving as a vital aid in the recovery process.