Video Tip: Demonstration of the placement of a Minnesota Tube

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Video Summary

This video tip sponsored by Braintree discusses the placement of a Minnesota tube. The Minnesota tube has a distal end with two balloons (gastric and esophageal) and a proximal end. The video demonstrates the process of testing the integrity of the gastric balloon by inflation using either clamps or a Lopez valve. If the esophageal balloon is not used, it is completely deflated. Once the balloons are deflated, the tube is inserted transorally into the stomach and the gastric balloon is inflated using the Lopez valve or clamps. The video advises referring to the instruction manual for the recommended volume of air for inflation.

Keywords

Braintree

Minnesota tube

gastric balloon

esophageal balloon

inflation