Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population age
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Healthcare unit
EMDN related code(s)
G02020101
NASOGASTRIC TUBES
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GMDN related code(s)
38561
Nasogastric/orogastric tube (A sterile, hollow cylinder that can be introduced into the gastrointestinal (GI) tract both nasally and orally for feeding and/or aspiration. It is made of plastic or rubber and is available in a variety of designs and lengths. Some types are a simple rubber tube with a glass window; other types can be radiopaque to assist accurate placement, have multiple flow-through eyes, and dual connectors (e.g., one for suction and the other for irrigation/feeding). Other uses can be to decompress the stomach, withdraw specimens for diagnostic analysis, administer medications, and for irrigation of the stomach to treat upper gastrointestinal (UGI) bleeding. This is a single-use device.)
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WHO Technical specifications
WHO related resources
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/technical-guidance/patient-management
https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/basic-emergency-care-approach-to-the-acutely-ill-and-injured
https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/guidelines-for-essential-trauma-care
https://www.who.int/emergencycare/systems/en/
WHO resources on medical devices
Interagency list of priority medical devices for essential interventions for reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health
WHO list of priority medical devices for cancer management
WHO List of Priority Medical Devices for management of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes
WHO List of Priority medical devices list for the COVID-19 response and associated technical specifications
Package of eye care interventions
Trauma and Emergency Surgery Kit (TESK) 2019
WHO medical devices website
WHO priority medical devices website
WHO essential in vitro diagnostic website