Procedure - Blakemore Flashcards
A linton tube has three ports. What are they for?
One inflates the gastric balloon.
One suctions the stomach.
One suction the esophagus.
How is a Blakemore different than the Linton?
Blakemore has two balloons: one esophageal and one gastric. It also only has suction for the stomach.
The Minnesota tube is the most complicated. It has what?
Two balloons (stomach and esophagus). Suction for esophagus and stomach.
Minnesota thus has five ports.
What do you need to place a Blakemore?
Tube (Linton, Blakemore, or Minnesota)
Stopcocks (to help with the inflation)
Manometer
Bag of saline and curlex (for traction)
Large syringe (50-100)
Kelly clamp with tape wrapped around clamps to close unwanted ports.
What do you do before fully inflating the balloon?
Inject 50 cc in the gastric balloon then get an x-ray to confirm gastric placement.
Why is traction necessary?
The balloon needs to be pulled up against the GEJ to stop blood.
