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Identify this equipment found in the surgical unit.

A. 3 way-foley’s Catheter

B. Sengstaken-Blakemore tube.

C. Gastric Feeding tube

D. Gastric Drainage Tube

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Ans:B.  Sengstaken-Blakemore tube.

Sengstaken-Blakemore tube.

• It is an oro- or nasogastric tube used in the management of upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage due to bleeding from oesophageal varices.

• The gastric balloon is inflated in the stomach with 150 mls of dilute contrast for radiological confirmation of position. The inflated balloon is gently pulled up against the gastro-oesophageal junction. The oesophageal balloon is then inflated. Markings on the tubing indicate the distance from the distal end of the oesophageal balloon.

• Prolonged deployment of the balloon will lead to pressure necrosis or the rupture of the oesophagus. Releasing the oesophageal balloon at intervals should be done.