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Sengstaken Blakemore tube Insertion Video
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Sengstaken Blakemore tube Insertion Video
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A short textbook-style narration on passing a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube. Oral insertion is described as preferred, especially in intubated patients, nasal passage follows the nasogastric technique with topical preparation beforehand, the tube is advanced to a marked depth, and suction is applied to the gastric port to empty the stomach.
Key points
- The tube may be passed either orally or nasally
- Oral insertion is described as preferred in tracheally intubated patients
- Nasal insertion is described as analogous to nasogastric tube insertion
- A topical vasoconstrictor and anesthetic are applied before insertion
- Suction is applied to the gastric aspiration port to empty the stomach and reduce regurgitation risk
Video Transcript
A short textbook-style narration on passing a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube: oral insertion is preferred (especially in intubated patients), nasal passage follows the nasogastric technique with a topical vasoconstrictor and anesthetic, the tube goes in to at least the 50 cm mark, and suction is applied to the gastric port to empty the stomach.
Read the full transcript
The Blakemore tube may be passed either orally or nasally. Oral insertion is preferred especially in patients who are tracheally intubated. Nasal insertion is analogous to nasogastric tube insertion. Be sure to apply a topical vasoconstrictor and anesthetic prior to tube insertion. Refer to the nasogastric intubation chapter for details on passage of an NG tube. Insert the tube to at least the 50 centimeter mark or to the maximum depth allowed by the length of the tube. Apply suction to the gastric aspiration port to empty the stomach which will aid in the prevention of regurgitation.
Transcript auto-generated from the video’s audio for accessibility and study. Educational content only — not medical advice.
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