Nasal Gastric Tube Support System

Story Behind the Invention

Inventor Robert B. Geiger of Richmond, KY has designed an apparatus designed to hold various medical tubes that enter through a person's nose.

During a hospital visit or other long-term extended stay in a medical facility, patients must often endure having various tubes inserted into their nasal cavity. Such tubes include nasal gastric tubes for feeding and administering drugs as well as oxygen tubes. Such tubes are typically held in place by the use of adhesive tape. Each time the various tubes are removed and/or replaced, new pieces of tape are utilized. As one could imagine such tape quickly becomes irritating leading to chaffing, redness and overall discomfort for the patient. Inventor Geiger has created a means by which patients who have various medical tubes inserted into their nasal cavity can be spared the discomfort of adhesive tape.

This clever new invention is held in place by an elastic strap around the patients head. It resembles a pair of eye goggles, and features two tube holders. It is adjustable in size which allows for individual patient comfort. The use of the Nasal Gastric Tube Support System provides patients who utilize various medical tubes routed through the nasal cavity increased comfort in a manner which is quick, easy, and effective.