Type of medical device or related product
Multiple 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)
14221
Nasogastric feeding tube (A sterile, thin, flexible, hollow cylinder intended to access the stomach of a patient through the nose and nasopharynx primarily for enteral feeding and the administration of medications, either by gravity or with a pump; it may also be used for aspiration of gastric contents (e.g., gastric secretions). It is typically a single-lumen, rubber or plastic tube of various diameters (typically smaller than those of nasogastric tubes intended primarily for decompression) with circular markings that serve as insertion guides. It is frequently used for very ill or comatose patients. This is a single-use device.)
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WHO Technical specifications
Non 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