Minnesota Four-Lumen Esophageal-Nasogastric Tube (0092220)

Uses

• This tube is a temporary, life-saving measure when other treatments are unavailable, delayed, or unsuccessful

• Emergency Hemorrhage Control:

• Provides mechanical pressure to stop acute, uncontrolled bleeding from esophageal and gastric varices

• Diagnostic Aid:

• The various lumens facilitate the removal of fluids and blood from different areas, helping clinicians identify the precise source and extent of the hemorrhage

• Suctioning:

• Allows for the aspiration of gastric contents and accumulated blood

Features

• Design:

• A four-lumen, double-balloon design (Minnesota style), which differs from the 3-lumen Blakemore tube by adding an esophageal suction port

• Lumens:

• One for gastric aspiration

• One for esophageal aspiration

• One for inflating the esophageal balloon

• One for inflating the gastric balloon

• Balloons:

• Includes an elongated esophageal balloon and a gastric balloon to apply targeted pressure to the bleeding sites

• Size:

• 18 French (Fr.) diameter

• Length:

• Approximately 39 to 41 inches long

• Material:

• Made of X-ray opaque material (contains latex rubber) for visibility under imaging equipment to confirm correct placement

• Sterility and Disposal:

• It is a non-sterile, single-use product

Benefits

• Effective Hemostasis:

• The balloons provide direct, localized pressure to effectively stop massive bleeding, offering a critical rescue measure in emergencies

• Improved Safety & Monitoring:

• The four-lumen design allows for simultaneous suctioning above and below the balloons, which helps prevent aspiration of secretions/blood and aids in monitoring the bleeding more effectively than a 3-lumen tube

• Enhanced Visibility:

• The radiopaque material ensures quick and accurate confirmation of placement via X-ray, which is vital for safe and effective use in acute situations

• Versatility:

• The ability to perform multiple functions through a single tube streamlines emergency procedures and reduces the need for multiple device insertions

• Temporary Stabilization:

• It serves as a bridge to more definitive treatments by stabilizing the patient during transport or while waiting for specialist care