Nasal Trumpet Replacing Rectal Tube?

[Gldngrl]

I recently worked in an ICU where I found a nasal trumpet used in place of a 30 Fr. 30cc cath rectally and it was connected to BSD. Upon questioning, was told that there was "research" supporting this practice decreased necrosis and had been in use for awhile. I went to medscape and yahoo and did a general search, couldn't find a thing. Anyone out there do this as well or have any research? Thanks in advance.

[cardiacRN2006, ADN, RN]

It requires very minimal work and it saves us tons of time that would be spent cleaning up poop every hour!

We use a flexiseal.... I know how timesaving and lovely they are!

I just don't see how a nasal trumpet works better than a flexiseal?

[Christie RN2006]

We use a flexiseal.... I know how timesaving and lovely they are!

I just don't see how a nasal trumpet works better than a flexiseal?

I don't know that it works any better, I just know that the nasal trumpet is what we use and it works.

[Christie RN2006]

My very thoughts as I was reading the post. How IS that done?

The plastic is very pliable, so it goes in very easy (normally).

[CritterLover, BSN, RN]

we use a flexiseal.... i know how timesaving and lovely they are!

i just don't see how a nasal trumpet works better than a flexiseal?

i think the flexiseal is a relativly new device; it is also incredibly expensive.

i haven't used either product; however, my guess would be that the flexiseal is superior to the nasal trumpet. but once cost is factored into the decision, the nasal trumpet does make sense from what others have posted about how effective it is.

my question to those who have used the nasal trumpet: does it ever get, uhm, "lost"?????