TUBE, GASTRIC, conical tip, 125 cm, s.u., CH18

STD SCTDTUGA18-

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G02020101 - Nasogastric tubes
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GASTRIC TUBE, conical tip

Definition

A sterile, hollow cylinder that can be introduced into the gastrointestinal tract both nasally and orally for feeding and/or aspiration.

Synonym

LEVIN tube, nasogastric/orogastric tube

Specifications

Quality standards

ISO 20695, 2020, Enteral feeding systems — Design and testing

Technical specifications

  • Transparent PVC
  • Single channel
  • Open or closed distal end, with minimum 4 oval lateral eyes with atraumatic edges
  • Proximal end with funnel shape connector
  • Radio-opaque markings from 45 cm from the distal end for easy positioning
  • Sterile, for single use
  • Dimensions:
    • Length: +/- 110 cm
    • External diameter: CH6, CH8, CH10, CH12, CH16 and CH18
    • Size indicated by an international colour code:
sizeext diam mmcolour
CH62.0 mmlight green
CH82.7 mmblue
CH103.3 mmblack
CH124.0 mmwhite
CH165.3 mmorange
CH186.0 mmred

Packaging & Labelling

Unit sterile packaging in peel-open pack

(Cf Introduction: Packaging and labelling)

Instructions for use

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Precautions for Use

For mechanical gastric aspiration, it is better to use a Salem tube with double channel which enables both gastric aspiration and enteral feeding (see related articles below).

Confirm the correct position of nasogastric tubes using pH test strip

See information on Nasogastric and enteral tubes.

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