intubation

Question 1

a Salem sump tube for gastric intubation

Answer 1

A tube with a larger lumen and an air vent

A** Salem sump **tube is used commonly for gastric intubation and has a

Question 2

Levin tube for gastrointestinal (GI) decompression
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a bowel obstruction
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setting?

Answer 2

low, intermittent

A Levin tube has no air vent, and the suction must be placed on a low and intermittent setting to prevent trauma to the gastric mucosa. A Salem sump tube allows for continuous suction because of the presence of an air vent on that tube. Low suction pressure is safer for the stomach than high pressure.