Balloon probe (medical technology)

The balloon probe is a type of probe used in medical technology , such as that used in percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy , among other things .

Types of balloon probes

In addition to the probes for administering fluids or food, there are special balloon probes that are used in the case of acute bleeding in the esophagus . The Linton-Nachlas probe with one balloon and the Sengstaken probe with two balloons press on the burst blood vessel; this will reduce or stop the bleeding.

Description of the PEG balloon probe

As with other PEG probes, the basic element of the balloon probe is the flexible plastic tube with a locking head on the outside, a tube clamp to close the tube and an outer retaining plate made of X-ray contrast silicone rubber for fixation.

In contrast to other gastric tubes, the fixation in the tube is not achieved by an inner retaining disc made of x-ray contrast-giving, latex-free silicone rubber, but by a balloon. For maintenance of the fixing balloon, there is a branching piece between the closure head and the hose clamp, from the side access of which a second hose, which runs in the primary hose, leads to the balloon.

Advantages of the balloon probe

The balloon probe allows a change without renewed endoscopic intervention, as may be necessary, for example, if the tube is blocked or damaged.

disadvantage

The holding balloon must be serviced regularly by checking the filling level of the balloon.

investment

The balloon probe can be used when the probe is first inserted, but it can also replace a PEG at a later date, as recommended by the manufacturer Fresenius Kabi .

See also

• Tube weaning
• Button probe

literature

• Jürgen Ferdinand Riemann: Gastroenterology in clinic and practice . The complete reference work for clinics and practices. ISBN 3-13-158361-4 .

Web links

• On Youtube video PEG probe . Retrieved May 24, 2018.
• Elke Lainka: Complications with gastric and intestinal feeding tubes .
• Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy .

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Percutaneous Probes and Exchange Systems .
2. ↑ Check the filling status of the balloon .
3. ^ Percutaneous probes. Fresenius Kabi, accessed on December 31, 2018 : “If a balloon exchange system is intended to be installed, the PEG CH 15 is used for the initial installation and, if the stoma is fully developed and healed, it can be B. Belly Button or GastroTube replaced. " 

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