NG Strip Securement Devices for Nasogastric & Feeding Tubes

A displaced nasogastric tube means an interrupted feed, a repeated insertion, and an uncomfortable patient — which is exactly what a reliable NG strip is designed to prevent. These securement devices anchor nasogastric and nasal feeding tubes to the nose and cheek, holding the tube at a consistent depth while allowing the skin underneath to breathe. Unlike improvised tape, purpose-built NG strips distribute pressure to reduce the friction and adhesive trauma that lead to skin breakdown on the nares and bridge of the nose.

Our selection centers on the trusted NG Strips Securement Device from Integra LifeSciences (reference NG25), a standard choice for adult patients receiving enteral feeding or gastric decompression. The design uses a soft, breathable base with a split tab that wraps around the tube, so the tube can be adjusted or repositioned without stripping the skin each time. For younger patients, the Pediatric NG Strip Tube Holder (NG40) offers a smaller footprint and gentler hold suited to delicate infant and child skin, an important consideration where facial surface area is limited and adhesive tolerance is lower.

Buyers most often ask how NG strips differ from tape and how frequently they should be changed. The short answer: a securement device holds more consistently, reduces accidental dislodgement, and typically needs changing every few days or per facility protocol — far less often than tape that peels and loosens. When choosing between adult and pediatric versions, match the strip to both the patient's size and the tube gauge, since a strip too large or too small compromises the hold and the comfort.

These devices are appropriate across hospitals, long-term care, home enteral nutrition, and pediatric settings wherever a nasogastric or nasal feeding tube must stay put. Stock the size that fits your patient population, or keep both adult and pediatric options on hand for mixed-acuity units.