Description

The ENFit NG Tube PU Nutricare is expertly crafted for long-term enteral feeding, providing a reliable solution for medication delivery, flushing, and aspiration of stomach contents. Designed with patient safety and comfort in mind, this nasogastric tube is constructed from medical-grade polyurethane, ensuring it is both latex-free and DEHP-free.

Key Features

• ENFit Connector: Adheres to global safety standards to prevent misconnections with intravenous lines, ensuring compatibility exclusively with enteral feeding sets.
• Patient Suitability: Ideal for use across a wide range of patients, including neonates, children, and adults.
• Design Enhancements:
• Radio-opaque stripe for clear visibility on imaging.
• Graduated centimetre markings for accurate position verification.
• Rounded tip and two side eye holes for effective insertion and aspiration.
• Colour-coded strap indicating French size and a tethered cap.
• Available in both weighted and unweighted versions.
• Sterile construction for enhanced safety.

Compliance and Safety

Fully compliant with NPSA safety alerts for enteral feeding tubes, this product offers peace of mind in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and home care environments.

Use and Care Guidelines

Placement Verification

• Confirm tube position before each use through recommended methods such as pH testing of gastric aspirate or X-ray.
• Mark the tube after initial verification and monitor the external length to detect any displacement.

Feeding Methods

• Compatible with gravity feeding, feeding pumps, or syringes.

Maintenance

• Regular flushing with water before and after feeding or medication administration is advised to maintain patency and prevent clogging.
• Regular assessment of the insertion site and monitoring for potential complications is recommended.
• Follow institutional protocols for tube change intervals, typically every 6–8 weeks or up to 90 days.

Removal

• Ensure careful removal by turning off feeding, positioning the patient appropriately, and withdrawing the tube to avoid skin injury.

Contraindications

This tube is not suitable for patients with delayed gastric emptying or those at risk of aspiration.

Additional Information

Specialist tube sizes are available upon request, catering to specific clinical needs.