Nasogastric (NG) tubes: A thin tube that goes in through the nose and down the throat into the stomach, designed for patients needing enteral feeding for 2 to 4 weeks.

Enteral nutrition: Liquid feed delivered through a tube into the stomach or small bowel for patients unable to consume food or drink normally.

When they might need it:

• Swallowing problems or sore mouth
• Risk of food and fluid aspiration
• Inability to eat or drink sufficiently
• Malnourishment or high risk of malnourishment

Key Features:

TPU/PVC Nasogastric feeding tube with stylet

• Excellent medical grade TPU (Polyurethane) or PVC material
• Available with or without stylet
• Water Activated Lubricated Tip & Internal Lumen to ease insertion
• Radiopaque line or Fully radiopaque for X-ray confirmation
• Y-ports to minimize contamination and simplify flushing
• Color-coded strap to identify French size
• Non-toxic, good biocompatibility, Latex-free and DEHP-free
• Long service life: Can stay for 30 days (TPU), suitable for long-term feeding
• High strength and large diameter ratio for safety and comfort
• Unique guide wire lubrication technology to reduce resistance