This dual purpose tube is optimal for those patients who require short term gastric decompression and jejunal feeding/medicating. The outer lumen is a 97 cm 16 Fr polyurethane tube with 10 suction holes that will suction and decompress the stomach through the red port marked "suction". The jejunal tube is 9 Fr by 170 cm long and incorporates a 3 g tungsten steel weight and 4 spiral exit holes at the distal tip to facilitate smooth flow and reduce the risk of clogging. This tube is often used on patients with pancreatic inflammation.
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