Description
The Sterimed Nasogastric Tube (Ryle’s Tube) is a reliable solution for nutritional feeding and aspiration of intestinal secretions, ensuring safety and comfort for patients during critical procedures. Designed with advanced features, it minimizes tissue trauma and enhances performance during intubation and removal.
Key Features:
- Minimized Tissue Damage: The tube has a low coefficient of friction, reducing the risk of tissue injury during insertion and removal.
- Silicone Elastomer Coating: Provides an inert layer to avoid adverse effects of PVC, ensuring patient safety.
- Coned Distal End with Steel Ball: Facilitates easy and accurate insertion with minimal discomfort.
- Efficient Drainage: Four lateral eyes ensure effective drainage, optimizing the tube’s performance.
- Enhanced Placement Accuracy: Markings at 50, 60, and 70 cm, along with a radio-opaque line, enable precise positioning.
- Proximal Funnel Connector: Universal design for easy connection to feeding or drainage systems.
- Optional Variants:
- SMD 601 L with Luer mount fitting for additional convenience.
- Uncoated SMD 601 variant for tailored requirements.
Product Specifications:
- Effective Length: 102 cm
- Total Length: 105 cm
- Sizes Available: 6 FG to 24 FG with color-coded options for easy identification:
- Green (6 FG, 14 FG), Black (10 FG), White (12 FG), Orange (16 FG), Red (18 FG), Yellow (20 FG), Violet (22 FG), Blue (8 FG, 24 FG)
Benefits:
- Longer Indwell Time: Reduces the frequency of tube replacements, offering cost savings and minimizing patient discomfort.
- Trauma-Free Removal: Ensures a smoother experience for patients during removal procedures.
- Phthalate-Free Construction: Promotes 100% safety and complies with medical-grade standards.
Applications:
- Nutritional Feeding: Effective for feeding patients unable to eat or swallow.
- Aspiration: Efficiently removes intestinal secretions for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is a nasogastric tube used for?
Nasogastric tubes are primarily used for feeding patients who cannot eat or swallow and for aspirating stomach or intestinal contents for medical purposes. - What makes the Sterimed Ryle’s Tube different?
The Sterimed Ryle’s Tube features a silicone elastomer coating for enhanced comfort, precise placement markings, and longer indwell times, ensuring improved safety and reliability.
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