Ryle’s Tube (Nasogastric / Duodenal Use)

The Ryle’s Tube is a flexible nasogastric tube used for gastric decompression, enteral feeding, medication administration, or diagnostic purposes. Although primarily designed for gastric use, it may also be advanced into the duodenum under clinical guidance for short-term post-pyloric feeding.

Key Features:

• Available in sizes: Fr8, Fr10, Fr12, Fr14, Fr16, Fr18, Fr20

• Length: 90cm

• Made from medical-grade PVC

• Closed, rounded tip with multiple lateral eyelets for effective aspiration and feeding

• Graduated markings to assist with accurate placement

• Radiopaque line for X-ray confirmation

• Sterile, individually packed for single use

Applications:

• Nasogastric feeding

• Gastric decompression

• Administration of medications

• Diagnostic aspiration of gastric contents

• Short-term duodenal feeding when appropriately placed