System and method for placement verification of nasogastric tube

Abstract

A system and method for verification of nasogastric tube (NGT) placement is provided. A fiber optic light guide includes a proximal end with a light source connection and a distal end having a light emitting tip. The light guide is constructed and arranged for insertion into a lumen of the NGT. A stop that prevents the distal end of the light guide from exiting a distal end of the NGT. The stop is adapted to engage a connector on the proximal end of the NGT. The light emitting tip can comprises a radial emitter. The light source can emit light at approximately 650 nm with an output power of approximately 30W. The stop is located so that the distal end of the light guide is positioned at an offset from the distal end of the NGT when the stop engages the proximal end of the NGT.

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