Premium
Performance Evaluation of a New Nasogastric Feeding Tube
Author(s) -
Crocker Kathleen S.,
Krey Susanna H.,
Steffee William P.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.935
H-Index - 98
eISSN - 1941-2444
pISSN - 0148-6071
DOI - 10.1177/014860718100500180
Subject(s) - tube (container) , medicine , feeding tube , enteral administration , parenteral nutrition , surgery , anesthesia , materials science , composite material
A performance evaluation of a new polyurethane nasogastric feeding tube and stainless steel stylette (Nutriflex, # 8 French) was conducted at University Hospital. Thirty‐eight tubes were successfully placed in 18 patients. Tubes remained in place less than 1–29 days and feedings were administered for a total of 196 patient days. Enteral formulas commonly available were administered via continuous drip. The tube use was surveyed for ease of insertion primarily; however, patency and comfort to the patient were felt to be positive with the use of this tube. With slight modifications the new feeding tube is a welcome addition to the expanding technology associated with enteral feedings.