Method and apparatus for securing a nasogastric tube

Details Method and apparatus for securing a nasogastric tube Method and apparatus for securing a nasogastric tube

1991-06-04

1993-02-09

Mancene, Gene

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

12820718, 128DIG26, 604179, A61M 532

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051850052

ABSTRACT:
A nasogastric tube anchor, and a method of its use employing a bridle which passes through the patient's nostrils and nasopharynx, the ends of the bridle being fastened to a nasogastric tube exterior to the patient's nose to anchor said tube against undesired movement relative to the patient's nostril. Installation tools and methods are provided for positioning said bridle within the patient's nose such that one end of the bridle extends from each nostril.

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