What is the purpose of a Salem sump tube?
Salem-sump: is a two-lumen nasogastric/orogastric tube. 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.
Can you feed through a Salem sump tube?
At that time, Salem Sump nasogastric tubes were a reasonable choice for enteral nutrition because they have an air vent to facilitate gastric aspiration, and enteral feeding can be provided through the tube when suction is not being applied.
What size is a Salem sump?
48 in. long
The Argyle ™ Salem Sump ™ Nasogastric Tube is made from PVC. Size: 48 in. long; choose French size. The included integral funnel connector has a removable 5-in-1 adapter, which can be capped with the funnel end of the vent lumen.
How long can a Salem sump stay in?
Section 9 – Removal of a Nasogastric tube (large bore or fine bore) A fine bore tube should be removed/changed at 4 week intervals for optimum patency. A Salem sump (large bore tube) is removed/changed every 10-14 days or as prescribed by the medical officer.
What is the function of the blue air vent on the Salem sump NG tube?
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.
How often should NG tube be irrigated?
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.
What is the biggest size NG tube?
Nasogastric tubes come in various sizes (8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 Fr). Stiff tubes are easier to insert, and putting them in a refrigerator or filling them with saline helps to stiffen them.
