Posted: August 16th, 2017

Mercury is typically used in the placement of which of the following tubes?

Mercury is typically used in the placement of which of the following tubes?
a) Miller-Abbott
Most nasoenteric tubes use mercury to carry the tube by gravity to its desired location.
b) Gastric sump
A gastric sump is used to decompress and empty the stomach.
c) Dobbhoff
Dobbhoff tubes are used for enteric feeding.
d) EnterafloW
Enteraflow tubes are used for enteric feeding