Our Salem Sump™ nasogastric tubes enjoy world-wide name brand recognition. The dual lumen tube allows for safer continuous and intermittent gastric suctioning. The large lumen allows for easy suction of gastric contents, decompression, irrigation and medication delivery.
What is the difference between a Salem Sump tube and a Levine tube?
The actual tubing is referred to as lumen. The Levin tube is a one-lumen nasogastric tube. The Salem-sump nasogastric tube is a two-lumen piece of equipment; that is, it has two tubes. The Levin tube is usually made of plastic with several drainage holes near the gastric end of the tube.
What are the 2 types of nasogastric tubes?
Nasogastric tube of proper diameter. Two types of NG tubes are in common use—the single-lumen tubes (Levin) and the double-lumen sump (Salem’s sump) tubes. The single-lumen tubes are best for decompression, and the double-lumen sump tube is best for continuous lavage or irrigation of the stomach.
What is sump catheter?
This is an introduction to the sucking sump catheter as a method of continuous salivary suction from the oral cavity for the treatment of esophageal atresia and other diseases. Upper pouch suction on many occasions is not easy.
When would you use a Salem sump tube?
16 Fr Salem Sump™ tubes have special features to facilitate suction drainage of the stomach, including a second lumen for air venting. These tubes are also commonly used to deliver enteral nutrition and medications to intensive care unit (ICU) patients, but we found no previous research to justify this practice.
How does Salem sump tube work?
The smaller vent lumen allows for atmospheric air to be drawn into the tube and equalizes the vacuum pressure in the stomach once the contents have been emptied. This prevents the suction eyelets from adhering to and damaging the stomach lining.
What is a sump used for?
A sump is a low space that collects often undesirable liquids such as water or chemicals. A sump can also be an infiltration basin used to manage surface runoff water and recharge underground aquifers.
How long is a Salem sump?
Ordering information
| Non-ENFit® code | ENFit® code | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 8888268060 | 8888268060E | 24″ (61 cm) |
| 8888268086 | 8888268086E | 24″ (61 cm) |
| 8888264911* | 8888264911E* | 36″ (91 cm) |
| 8888264929 | 8888264929E | 48″ (122 cm) |
What are the 3 types of feeding tubes?
The types of feeding tube are:
- Nasogastric Tube (NG Tube)
- Nasojejunal Tube (NJ Tube)
- Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
- Jejunostomy tube (J-tube)
How often should NGT be changed?
Long term NG and NJ tubes should usually be changed every 4–6 weeks swapping them to the other nostril (grade C).
What is the purpose of the blue port on the Salem sump Ng?
7. If using Salem sump, the blue pigtail or air vent should be positioned above the level of the stomach to avoid back flow of stomach secretions. An anti-reflux valve is attached to the blue pigtail to prevent gastric contents from seeping out.
Is a Dobhoff and NG tube?
Dobhoff tube is a special type of nasogastric tube (NGT), which is a small-bore and flexible so it is more comfortable for the patient than the usual NGT. The tube is inserted by the use of a guide wire called the stylet (see image1), which removed after the tube correct placement is confirmed.
Can you be sedated for NG tube?
Midazolam (Versed) is an FDA-approved agent for procedural sedation, which has been used frequently at this institution for the placement of NG tubes in the emergency department.
How does an NG tube decompress the bowel?
For decompression, the standard tube used is a double-lumen nasogastric tube. There is a double-one large lumen for suction and one smaller lumen to act as a sump. A sump allows air to enter so that the suction lumen does not become adherent to the gastric wall or become obstructed when the stomach is fully collapsed.
How often do you irrigate NG tube?
Nasogastric tubes used for suction or drainage will be irrigated at least every 2 hours and when needed (PRN) as per patient reports of abdominal discomfort, nausea or vomiting, leaking from tube, gastric distention or gastric distress.
When should an NG tube be removed?
Once the NG tube output is less than 500 mL over a 24 hour period with at least two other signs of return of bowel function the NG tube will be removed. Other signs of bowel function include flatus, bowel movement, change of NG tube output from bilious to more clear/frothy character, and hunger.
How often should you check gastric residuals?
Current enteral practice recommendations state that GRV should be checked every four hours during the first 48 hours of gastric feeding and, after that, every six to eight hours for patients who are not critically ill.
Why is it called a sump?
Also, etymological, it was a nice play on meaning -dictionary-wise sump means ‘lowest point’ (in medevial ages it was considered the earth, in modern parlance if you have a basement it’s where water collects and thus what may need to be pumped out periodically).
What do you put in a sump?
What Do You Put In A Sump?
- Filter Socks and Filter Rollers. A filter sock is a basic form of mechanical filtration.
- Heater. There’s really not too much to say about heaters.
- Protein Skimmer.
- Baffles and Bubble Traps.
- Return Pump.
- Check Valve.
- Gate Valves.
- Refugium Light.
How do you set up a sump?
How to Correctly Set Up a Sump
- Place your overflow skimmer that will supply your sump in an area that is away from decor, feeding zones, or any fish hiding places.
- Connect tubing between overflow skimmer to sump inflow.
- Set up your return hoses from the sump pump to return water from the sump to the tank.
How can I make my NG tube more comfortable?
Advance the tube slowly and gently. Once your NG tube reaches “terror turn” where it must reflect downward from the back of the soft palate toward the esophagus, stop for a few seconds if you meet any resistance (e.g., curses, sputtering) and let the patient become more comfortable.