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TubeClear System More Effective at Clearing Clogged Feeding Tubes

TubeClear System More Effective at Clearing Clogged Feeding Tubes

Dec 4, 2019 | Bench Study, News

In a recent study published in Nutrition in Clinical Practice by Christopher M. Garrison, Ph.D., RN, CNE, the TubeClear system was found to be significantly more effective at removing clogs from feeding tubes than water or enzyme-based clog-clearing treatments.[1] While water flushes and Clog Zapper seemed to work sometimes, the TubeClear system worked nearly every time regardless of clog type (see Figure 1). In addition, the TubeClear system required less Active Nursing Time and Total Nursing Time than the water or Clog Zapper.

Based on this study, clinicians may save time by clearing clogs with the TubeClear system first.

Figure 1: The TubeClear System restored patency to feeding tubes 93% of the time during the study, compared to 33% and 20% for Clog Zapper and water treatments, respectively.

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References:

  1. Garrison, C. M. Enteral Feeding Tube Clogging: What Are the Causes and What Are the Answers? A Bench Top Analysis. Nutrition in Clinical Practice. 2018. 33(1):147-150.

Clogs Can Happen in as Little as 2 Hours – Tuesday Tube Facts

Nov 26, 2019 | Tuesday Tube Facts

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In this case study, one-third of patients who experienced a clog did so just 2-3 hours after the initial placement of the feeding tube.[1]

These tubes were cleared with the TubeClear system in approximately 15 minutes or less.

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References:

  1. Belcher, M. “An Active Device for Restoring Patency in Clogged Small Bore Feeding and Decompression Tubes, Case Report Series.” 2016.

Clogs Occurred in Average 3.8 Days Following Placement – Tuesday Tube Facts

Nov 19, 2019 | Tuesday Tube Facts

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In 5 of 6 clogged feeding tubes, the blockage occurred in an average of just 3.8 days following initial tube placement.[1]

In all cases, the clinician was able to clear the clogs using the TubeClear system, keeping those tubes in place and avoiding replacement.

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References:

  1. Belcher, M. “An Active Device for Restoring Patency in Clogged Small Bore Feeding and Decompression Tubes, Case Report Series.” 2016.

Clogging: A Frequent Complication in EADs – Tuesday Tube Facts

Nov 5, 2019 | Tuesday Tube Facts

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Clogging is one of the most frequent mechanical complications of feeding tubes.[1,3]

Reported clogging rates vary from 9 – 35%.[1-7] With clogging of nasogastric (NG) feeding tubes considered under-reported, the actual rate may be much higher.[3]

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References:

  1. Ireton-Jones C, DeLegge M. Handbook of Home Nutrition Support. Sudburry, MA: Jones and Bartlett; 2007.
  2. Beyer PL, Matarese LE, Gottschlich MM. Complications of enteral nutrition. 1998.
  3. Blumenstein I, Shastri YM, Stein J. Gastroenteric tube feeding: techniques, problems and solutions. World J Gastroenterol. 2014;20(26):8505-8524.
  4. Pancorbo-Hidalgo PL, García-Fernandez FP, Ramírez-Pérez C. Complications associated with enteral nutrition by nasogastric tube in an internal medicine unit. J Clin Nurs. 2001;10(4):482-490.
  5. Marcuard SP, Stegall KS. Unclogging feeding tubes with pancreatic enzyme. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 1990;14(2):198-200.
  6. Frizzi JD, Ray PD, Raff JB. Enteral nutrition by a forward surgical team in Afghanistan. South Med J. 2005;98(3):273-278.
  7. Bourgault AM, Heyland DK, Drover JW, Keefe L, Newman P, Day AG. Prophylactic pancreatic enzymes to reduce feeding tube occlusions. Nutr Clin Pract. 2003;18(5):398-401.

New York’s NG Requirements – Tuesday Tube Facts

New York’s NG Requirements – Tuesday Tube Facts

May 28, 2019 | Tuesday Tube Facts

New York State Public Health Law requires that nasogastric tubes for patient feeding must be the smallest possible and not exceed 12 Fr in diameter unless medically indicated.*

In addition, the feeding tube must be made of a soft, flexible material and specifically manufactured for nasogastric feeding.*

* New York State Department of Health. New York Codes, Rules and Regulations, Title 10. https://regs.health.ny.gov/content/section-41512-quality-care. Accessed May 28, 2019