Dale NasoGastric Tube Holder

Why Choose NasoGastric Tube Holder?

• Skin Friendly Adhesive
  • Provides maximum tube security
  • Securely holds feeding and/or aspiration tubes in place
  • Gentle on delicate skin
  • Resists humidified air of oxygen mask
  • Leaves no sticky residue on tube or nose after removal
• Woven Fabric
  • The breathable material can be left in place for up to 3 days
  • Material stretches to conform to any shape nose
  • More comfortable than traditional tape
• Dual Tabs
  • Maximum tube security
  • Prevents inadvertent dislocation or removal of the tube
  • Reduction of tube movement prevents nasal irritation
  • Centralizes tube in nostril with counter pulling action of over-wrap and underwrap tabs
  • Can accommodate one tube
  • More secure than adhesive tape
• Non-Adherent Adhesive Tips
  • Starter tab allows for easy application and removal from tube
  • No cutting required means no fear of accidentally cutting tube
  • Ease of use with gloved hands
• Comfortable and Convenient
  • Allows nurse to independently change holder without waiting for additional staff
• Not Made with Natural Rubber Latex
  • Eliminates patient and care-giver latex reactions

Clinical Advantages of NasoGastric Tube Holder by Dale

• Eliminates skin breakdown and tape allergies that can compromise patient care
• Eliminates the trauma of repeated applications
• Ideal for use with delicate skin conditions
• Facilitates the use of oxygen therapy
• Reduces need of skin irritating soaps for adhesive removal
• Easy to apply, one person can apply, no need to search for other supplies
• Long lasting and dependable adherence avoids slippage and complications
• Enhances recovery by assuring a secure, comfortable fit while maintaining tube placement
• Increases patient comfort
• Reduces risk of clinical complications and associated health care costs
• Security of placement reduces nasal ulceration and nasopharyngeal irritation
• Secure placement reduces risk of aspiration
• Prevents nasal irritation, erosion or necrosis by centering tube
• Increases patient confidence and sense of security with tube placement
• Reduces risk nosocomial infection
• Easy application promotes patient comfort while ensuring secure tube placement
• Complies with glove use and is easy to manipulate while wearing gloves
• Prevents complication that can increase length of hospital stay
• Reduces caregiver time

What to Buy with NG Tube Holder?

• Dale ACE Connector
• Dale Nasal Dressing Holder
• Nestle Nutren 1.0 Fiber Complete Liquid Nutrition

How to use Dale NasoGastric Tube Holder?

1. After the NG tube is in place, make certain that the nose and the NG tube are both clean and dry. We recommend cleaning it per hospital protocol.
2. Peel back NG tube holder from liner starting at the top of the nose pad.
3. Position and apply nosepad to the nose at a slight angle toward the nare that the NG tube has been inserted into.
4. Choose the tab closest to the tube and begin to wrap it in a spiraling fashion so most of the NG tube is centered on the selected nare.
5. Wrap the remaining tab using the same spiral technique.
6. Change the ng tube securement tape after 3 days, or sooner if necessary.
7. To remove the NG tube holder from the patient
   • Simply pull back on the non-adherent tips on the end of each tab to unwrap them from the tube.
   • Continue to gently pull the tube holder in an upward fashion to remove from the patient’s nose.

Dale NG Tube Holder User Manual
Dale NasoGastric Tube Holder Clinical Benefits

Note: For single patient use. Disposable.