Key Features:
- Gastric Decompression: The Levin Stomach Tube is commonly used to remove excess gas, fluid, or gastric contents from the stomach, relieving symptoms of gastric distension or intestinal obstruction.
- Medication Administration: Healthcare professionals may use the tube to administer medications directly into the stomach, bypassing the oral route in patients who cannot swallow or absorb medications orally.
- Feeding Tube: In cases where oral intake is not possible, the Levin Stomach Tube can be used for enteral feeding, delivering liquid nutrition directly into the stomach to meet the patient's nutritional needs.
- Size and Length: The tube has a diameter of 12 French, which is suitable for most adult patients, and a length of 50 inches, providing sufficient reach for gastric decompression or feeding.
- Radiopaque Material: The tube is made of vinyl material with radiopaque properties, allowing it to be easily visualized on X-ray images for accurate placement confirmation and monitoring.
The Levin Stomach Tube is a versatile medical device used for various gastrointestinal procedures, including gastric decompression, medication administration, and enteral feeding. Its size, length, and radiopaque properties make it suitable for use in adult patients across different clinical settings.
