US Patent:
20160067148, Mar 10, 2016
Inventors:
- Buffalo Grove IL, US
Robert D. McVey - Arlington Heights IL, US
Elizabeth J. Klodd - Lincolnwood IL, US
Jon W. Newland - San Diego CA, US
Crystal E. Koelper - North Barrington IL, US
Jill F. Lazar - Highland Park IL, US
Renee M. Seeler - St. Peters MO, US
Karin A. Rogers - Collegeville PA, US
Steven M. Maraone - Chicago IL, US
International Classification:
A61J 15/00
A61J 1/10
A61M 39/10
A61M 39/08
Abstract:
Systems, methods, and apparatus for gastric pressure relief, flow regulation, location, gastric residual volume, a placement reminder, bidirectional fluid flow markings, reintroducing gastric material, collection reservoir raising, collection reservoir hanging, a drain port, setting tube length, and vent membranes. A gastric pressure relief system is used in connection with an enteral feeding system, which includes a feeding container, administration tubing and a delivery tube, where the gastric pressure relief system is interposed between the administration tubing and the delivery tube. The gastric pressure relief system includes a collection reservoir with a gas vent to ambient atmosphere, relief tubing secured to both the collection reservoir and a multi-way connector. The multi-way connector joins the administration tubing to the relief tubing and a delivery tube at a point below a patient's stomach, which is designated on a placement reminder apparatus.