Infant Feeding Tube 8FG

Product Description

The Infant Feeding Tube 8FG is a crucial medical device designed for safe and effective enteral nutrition in infants.

As referenced on leading pharmacy and e-commerce platforms like Nahdi Online, , and , this tube provides essential support for infants unable to feed orally.

It ensures the precise delivery of formula, breast milk, or medication directly to the stomach.

Benefits of Use

• Provides vital nutritional support for infants with feeding difficulties or medical conditions.
• Ensures accurate and controlled delivery of prescribed medications.
• Designed with smooth, rounded tips for gentle insertion and infant comfort.
• Features clear numerical markings to assist healthcare professionals in accurate placement.
• Sterile, single-use design minimizes the risk of infection and cross-contamination.

How to Use

1. 1. Always use under the direct supervision of a trained healthcare professional.
2. 2. Confirm the physician's order for enteral feeding or medication administration.
3. 3. Perform thorough hand hygiene and gather all necessary equipment, including the feeding tube, water-soluble lubricant, syringe, and prescribed feed/medication.
4. 4. Measure the correct length of the tube for placement (typically from the tip of the infant's nose to the earlobe, then to the midpoint between the xiphoid process and the umbilicus). Mark the measured length on the tube.
5. 5. Gently lubricate the tip of the feeding tube with a water-soluble lubricant.
6. 6. Carefully insert the tube through the nostril or mouth, advancing it to the pre-measured mark.
7. 7. Verify correct tube placement using appropriate methods such as aspirating gastric contents for pH testing or radiographic confirmation. Do not proceed with feeding until placement is confirmed.
8. 8. Secure the tube with medical tape to prevent dislodgement.
9. 9. Administer formula, breast milk, or medication slowly as directed.
10. 10. Flush the tube with sterile water after feeding or medication administration to maintain patency.

Caution & Warnings

• • For single-use only. Do not re-sterilize or reuse this device.
• • Discard immediately after use according to hospital or clinic protocols for medical waste.
• • Do not use if the sterile packaging is compromised, opened, or damaged.
• • Improper placement can lead to serious complications, including aspiration. Always confirm tube position before use.
• • Monitor the infant for any signs of discomfort, respiratory distress, or complications during and after tube insertion and feeding.
• • Keep out of reach of children when not in use or during storage, to prevent accidental injury.

Ingredients

This product is a medical device and does not contain active pharmaceutical ingredients.

It is typically made from medical-grade PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) or polyurethane, free from natural rubber latex.

Product Details

• Size: 8 French Gauge (FG)
• Material: Medical-grade, non-toxic, DEHP-free material.
• Sterility: Sterile, individually packaged.
• Design: Features a radiopaque line for X-ray visibility and clearly marked graduations.
• Tip: Atraumatic, rounded tip for ease of insertion.