Apparatus and method for relieving gastric pressure during enteral feeding
US6482170B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J2200/76
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gastric pressure relief apparatus for incorporation within an enteral feeding system, including an enteral feeding container, an administrative tube and an enteral feeding tube. The apparatus comprises a gas and liquid-receiving reservoir with a gas vent to ambient atmosphere, a length of tube secured to the reservoir at one end and joined to the enteral feeding tube at another end and connector means for joining the administrative tube to the length of tube to be oriented at a point below that of an enterally-fed patient's stomach. The length of tube includes volumetric indicia to allow for measurement of refluxed fluid and subsequent adjustment of fluid administration.
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