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Harris tube |
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Harris tube Etymology: Franklin Harris, American surgeon, b. 1895 a mercury-weighted single-lumen tube used for gastric and intestinal decompression. It is passed through the nose and carried through the digestive tract by gravity. The amount of mercury in the soft bag surrounding the tube varies from 2 to 5 mL according to the age, size, and condition of the patient. The location of the tube and its final placement are checked by fluoroscopy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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