Salem Sump Nasogastric Suction Tubes

When gastric decompression is the goal, the dual-lumen design behind Salem Sump tubes is what sets them apart from single-lumen alternatives. The main suction lumen removes stomach contents while the smaller vent lumen — the familiar blue "pigtail" — draws in air to prevent the tube tip from adhering to and injuring the gastric mucosa. This continuous vent action is why clinicians reach for Salem Sump tubes for post-operative decompression, bowel obstruction management, and gastric lavage.

This collection carries the Cardinal Health line in the French sizes most stocked on medical-surgical floors: 12 Fr (8888264929, 8888266114), 14 Fr (8888264945), 16 Fr (8888264960), and 18 Fr (8888266148). All are 48-inch, radiopaque PVC, sterile, and marked with graduated depth indicators so placement can be verified and documented. For pediatric or smaller-bore needs, we also stock the 8 Fr, 24-inch Salem Sump Dual Lumen Stomach Tube (8888268086).