Nasogastric and Decompression Tubes
Nasogastric and decompression tubes for enteral access and gastric suction, including single-lumen feeding tubes, dual-lumen Salem Sump decompression tubes and anti-reflux valve tubes from Cardinal Health, Kendall, Argyle and Avanos Corflo lines. Available in PVC and polyurethane across the standard French sizes from 8 Fr through 18 Fr, with printed centimeter depth markings and radiopaque placement lines for adult, pediatric and emergency use. Both feeding and gastric decompression formats are stocked. Wholesale case pricing for hospitals, emergency departments, surgery centers, long-term care and clinical procurement.
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Nasogastric and Decompression Tubes for Enteral Access and Gastric Suction
Nasogastric and decompression tubes cover two clinical roles that share a common insertion route through the nasopharynx into the stomach. This category groups single-lumen feeding tubes, dual-lumen sump tubes for gastric decompression and suction, and nasogastric tubes fitted with an anti-reflux valve. Tubes are stocked across the standard French sizes used in adult, pediatric and emergency settings.
Nasogastric and Decompression Tube Subcategories
- Nasogastric Feeding Tubes - Single-lumen tubes for short-term enteral feeding, hydration and medication delivery, including Levin-style tubes and small-bore weighted feeding tubes with printed depth markings.
- Gastric Decompression Tubes - Dual-lumen sump tubes such as the Salem Sump design, with a primary suction lumen and a secondary air-vent lumen for continuous or intermittent gastric decompression.
- Nasogastric Tubes with Valve - Sump tubes fitted with an anti-reflux valve on the vent lumen to reduce gastric content leakage and keep the vent patent during suction.
Nasogastric and Decompression Tube Formats Available
| Tube Type | Lumen Design | Common French Sizes | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-lumen feeding tube | One lumen | 8 Fr, 10 Fr, 12 Fr, 14 Fr, 16 Fr | Short-term enteral feeding and medication |
| Dual-lumen sump tube | Suction lumen plus vent lumen | 12 Fr, 14 Fr, 16 Fr, 18 Fr | Gastric decompression and suction |
| Sump tube with anti-reflux valve | Suction lumen plus valved vent | 14 Fr, 16 Fr, 18 Fr | Decompression with reduced vent leakage |
| Weighted small-bore feeding tube | One lumen, tungsten tip | 8 Fr, 10 Fr, 12 Fr | Longer-term nasoenteric feeding |
Materials, Markings and Radiopacity
Tubes in this category are supplied in PVC and in softer polyurethane constructions. PVC sump tubes are common for gastric decompression, while polyurethane small-bore tubes are stocked for feeding. Printed centimeter depth markings support placement reference, and a radiopaque line or radiopaque tube body allows placement confirmation on imaging. Brands stocked here include the Cardinal Health Salem Sump line, Kendall and Argyle tubes, and small-bore feeding tubes in the Corflo family from Avanos.
Nasogastric and decompression tubes are among the highest-turnover disposable devices in acute care, consumed steadily across emergency departments, medical-surgical floors, operating rooms and intensive care units. Because sump and single-lumen tubes are used daily in every adult French size, case pricing and standing orders matter for materials management teams managing par levels. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Levin tube and a Salem Sump tube?
A Levin tube is a single-lumen nasogastric tube used mainly for short-term feeding, medication delivery and intermittent drainage. A Salem Sump tube is a dual-lumen design with a large suction lumen and a smaller air-vent lumen, usually marked by a blue pigtail port. The vent lumen draws in air so the suction lumen does not adhere to and damage the gastric mucosa, which makes the sump design the standard choice for continuous gastric decompression.
What French sizes of nasogastric and decompression tubes are stocked?
The catalog stocks nasogastric and decompression tubes across the standard adult range from 12 Fr through 18 Fr, with smaller 8 Fr, 10 Fr and 12 Fr sizes for pediatric and small-bore feeding applications. Sump decompression tubes are most commonly stocked in 14 Fr, 16 Fr and 18 Fr. French size refers to the outer circumference of the tube, so a higher French number is a larger diameter tube.
What is the blue vent port on a sump tube for?
The blue vent port, often shaped as a short pigtail, connects to the secondary air-vent lumen of a dual-lumen sump tube. It allows atmospheric air to enter the tube during suction so the main lumen does not create a vacuum against the stomach wall. Sump tubes with an anti-reflux valve add a one-way valve at this port to reduce leakage.
Can hospitals order nasogastric and decompression tubes in bulk?
Yes. Nasogastric and decompression tubes are stocked in case quantities for hospitals, emergency departments, surgery centers, long-term care facilities and licensed medical distributors. Single-lumen feeding tubes, dual-lumen sump tubes and anti-reflux valve tubes ship by the case across the common French sizes. Standing order programs are available for high-velocity 16 Fr and 18 Fr sump tubes. Contact the MAP Medical procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What nasogastric tube products should be in a hospital formulary?
A hospital nasogastric formulary typically carries single-lumen feeding tubes for enteral access, dual-lumen sump tubes for gastric decompression across 12 Fr through 18 Fr, and anti-reflux valve tubes to reduce vent-lumen leakage. Radiopaque tubes with depth markings across adult and pediatric French sizes round out the list. MAP Medical builds consolidated enteral formulary packages matched to facility type and clinical volume, contact the team for an assessment.