Naso-gastric feeding device and method of inserting same
US4182342A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 1978 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A naso-gastric feeding device is disclosed which includes a highly flexible feeding tube carried inside of a semi-flexible guide tube. The guide tube is inserted into the patient and then fluid is forced through the guide tube into the patient carrying with it the feeding tube. The guide tube is then withdrawn so that only the feeding tube is left in the patient with feeding taking place therethrough.
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