How a Salem Sump Works

Salem-sump: is a two-lumen nasogastric/orogastric tube. The dual lumen tube allows for safer continuous and intermittent gastric suctioning. … The smaller vent lumen allows for atmospheric air to be drawn into the tube and equalizes the vacuum pressure in the stomach once the contents have been emptied.

What is the pigtail for on a Salem sump?

If using Salem sump, the blue pigtail or air vent should be positioned above the level of the stomach to avoid back flow of stomach secretions. An anti-reflux valve is attached to the blue pigtail to prevent gastric contents from seeping out.

Can you feed through Salem sump?

NG tubes are also available in a larger diameter (e.g., Salem sumps). Large-bore NG tubes can be used for feeding or administering medication, but their primary functions are gastric suctioning and decompression. Another function of large-bore NG tubes is the measurement of gastric pH or residual volumes.