Bard's Gastric Management Specialty Tubes are a vital resource in modern healthcare, designed to address intricate gastrointestinal needs for patients of different ages. These tubes feature multiple diameter options like 12FR, 16FR, 18FR, and 20FR, meeting both pediatric and adult requirements.

Constructed with durable latex balloons, they maintain secure placement and efficient functionality whether utilized for short-term or longer-term medical interventions. Ranging from catheters fitted with thumb valves to four lumen systems like the Minnesota model, these tubes are structured to support both routine and complex medical procedures. Aimed at optimal patient safety and comfort, Bard's Specialty Tubes prove indispensable in facilitating gastric decompression, enteral feeding, and other gastric management processes.

Key Features:

• Equipped with latex balloons of varying capacities to accommodate fluid retention and ensure secure placement within the gastric or small intestinal systems.
• The tubes are available in multiple diameters and lengths to suit pediatric to adult applications, offering flexibility to healthcare providers for versatile clinical application.

Uses:

• These specialty gastric management tubes are primarily used for medical procedures involving stomach drainage, enteral feeding, or relieving obstructions in gastrointestinal systems. They are essential in managing both pediatric and adult patients with specific gastric medical needs.
• Bard's specialty tubes are designed for both short-term and long-term use, supporting patients who require jejunostomy feeding, management of esophageal varices, or other surgical interventions requiring effective gastric decompression and enteral access.

FAQs:

1. What sizes are available for Bard specialty tubes?
Bard specialty tubes are available in various sizes including 12FR, 16FR, 18FR, and 20FR to accommodate pediatric and adult patients.

2. Can Bard's specialty tubes be used for enteral feeding?
Yes, Bard's specialty tubes can facilitate enteral feeding and are designed for gastric decompression and management of gastrointestinal conditions.