Hollister Tube Attachment Devices Features
- Hollister Feeding Tube Attachment Device is latex free
- Butterfly-shaped skin barrier conforms to patients nose
- Swivel clamp helps eliminate pressure on the nares
- Feeding Tube secures nasogastric or nasointestinal tubes from 5FR to 18FR
- Suction Tube secures nasogastric suction tubes from 12FR to 18FR
- Flexwear is a cross-linked hydrocolloid skin barrier that provides aggressive adherence to the skin
- Designed to be durable in the presence of corrosive fluids
What to buy with Self adhesive Tube Attachment Device
- ENTRAL Filter Straw With Enfit Connector
- CLOG ZAPPER Enteral Feeding Declogging System
- MIC-KEY Continuous Feed Extension Set With ENFit Connectors
Applying The Tube Attachment Device
- Wash the patient’s nose with any residue-free soap and water.
- Rinse thoroughly and dry completely.
- Do not use any lotions or emollients as the residue will interfere with the adhesion of the barrier.
- Remove the release paper from the adhesive barrier
- Position the device so the clamp extends approximately 1/2″ (12.7 mm) below the tip of the nose.
- Apply the barrier to the patient’s nose by pressing down firmly, but gently, across the barrier surface to assure proper adhesion.
- Hold gently to the skin for 60 seconds.
- Secure the feeding tube by closing the clamp around it and squeeze the arms firmly to fully engage the serrated teeth.
- Tube should be held tightly, but clamp should not occlude lumen of tube.
- NOTE: The Hollister feeding tube attachment device should be monitored regularly to confirm barrier adhesion to the nose.
