| Customization: | Available |
|---|---|
| Leading Time: | 20 Days |
| Transport Package: | Carton |
|
Still deciding? Get samples of US$ 0.01/Piece
Request Sample
|
Suppliers with verified business licenses
Audited Supplier Audited by an independent third-party inspection agency
Product Description:
Feeding tube is a medical device used to provide nutrition to patients who cannot obtain nutrition by mouth, are unable to swallow safely, or need nutritional supplementation. The state of being fed by a feeding tube is called gavage, enteral feeding or tube feeding. Placement may be temporary for the treatment of acute conditions or lifelong in the case of chronic disabilities. A variety of feeding tubes are used in medical practice. They are usually made of polyurethane or silicone. The diameter of a feeding tube is measured in French units (each French unit equals 0.33 millimeters). They are classified by site of insertion and intended use.
1). Nasal feeding tube is used to introduce food, nutrients, medication, or other material into the stomach, or drain undesirable contents from the stomach,or decompress the stomach.
2). The tube is inserted into a patient's stomach through the patient's nose or mouth.
3). X-ray visible radio-opaque line is throughout the whole tube.
4). Accurate graduation mark the inset depth.
5). Color coded connector for easy identification of size.
6). Extra smooth low friction surface tubing facilitates easy intubation.
| Size (Fr-Ch) | Connector Color | Standard Length ( ± 2cm ) |
| FR4 | Red | 40cm |
| FR5 | Grey | 40cm |
| FR6 | White/Light Green | 40cm/120cm |
| FR8 | Blue | 120cm |
| FR10 | Black | 120cm |
| FR12 | White | 120cm |
| FR14 | Green | 120cm |
| FR16 | Orange | 120cm |
| FR18 | Red | 120cm |
| FR20 | Yellow | 120cm |
| FR22 | Violet | 120cm |
| FR24 | Light Blue | 120cm |
){kind=link}