Dale Nasogastric Tube Holder

Features

Benefits

Clinical Advantages

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
• Adhesive is not affected by oily skin
• Leaves no sticky residue on tube or nose after removal
• 5 ml thick, resistant to lift-off from nose
  

• 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
  

Woven Fabric

• Prevents nasal irritation, erosion or necrosis by centering tube
• Breathable material can be left in place for extended periods
• Material stretches to conform to any shape nose
• More comfortable than traditional tape
  

• Long lasting and dependable adherence avoids slippage and complications
• Enhances recovery by assuring a secure, comfortable fit while maintaining tube placement
• Increases patient comfort
  

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 under-wrap tabs
• Can accommodate one or two tubes
• More secure than adhesive tape

• 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
• Increases patient confidence and sense of security with tube placement
  

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

• Reduces risk of nosocomial infection
• Easy application promotes patient comfort while ensuring secure tube placement
• Complies with glove use and is easy to manipulate while wearing gloves
  

Comfortable and Convenient

• Allows nurse to independently change holder without waiting for additional staff
  

• Prevents complication that can increase length hospital stay
• Reduces caregiver time
  

Latex-Free

• Eliminates patient and care-giver latex reactions

• Prevents latex hypersensitivity