An Inexpensive Esophageal Balloon Tamponade Trainer

Young, Timothy P.; Kuntz, Heather M; Bradley, Alice; Roper, J P; Kiemeney, Mike

doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2017.08.018

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“…Each device has unique variations in the number of balloons, suction ports, and volumes of inflation. The placement of this tube is technically challenging, requiring multiple steps, and highlights the importance of simulation training [ 3 ], along with a review of the steps involved prior to attempting on a patient [ 4 ].…”

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Novel Use of a Minnesota Tube for Enteral Feeding in a Critically Ill Patient With Gastroesophageal Bleeding

Udrea¹,

Montano²,

Cochran-Yu³

2023

Cureus

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Balloon tamponade of bleeding varices is a temporizing measure acting as a bridge for the treatment of massive gastrointestinal (GI) hemorrhage. After treatment, utilization of a gastric tube for feeding is challenging due to the risk of variceal rebleeding during placement. No literature to date has explored the use of the suction ports of a tamponade device as an alternative form of enteral access for medication and feeding administration in critically ill patients. We report a case of the novel use of a Minnesota tube for enteral feeds and medication administration in a critically ill patient awaiting liver transplantation after massive upper GI bleeding.

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Novel Use of a Minnesota Tube for Enteral Feeding in a Critically Ill Patient With Gastroesophageal Bleeding

Udrea¹,

Montano²,

Cochran-Yu³

2023

Cureus

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“…A commercially available task trainer for balloon tamponade device placement is not currently available. Young et al described a modified task trainer in 2017 [17], that was built using PVC piping, vinyl tubing and a soda bottle with each component seated firmly within the next. Their rigid simulated stomach that only allowed for feedback in the form of visualization of initial device placement, but did not allow for either balloon to be fully inflated.…”

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Development of a Balloon Tamponade Task Trainer

Miguel¹,

Bambach²,

Way³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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Variceal hemorrhage is a life-threatening complication of patients with cirrhosis. If a patient is hemodynamically unstable and unable to undergo endoscopic therapy, a balloon tamponade device may be placed to temporize the hemorrhage until definitive management may be performed. Placement of these devices may be performed by practitioners of several different medical specialties. Placement of balloon tamponade devices requires multiple steps and several different pieces of equipment. Performing the procedure incorrectly can lead to iatrogenic injuries such as esophageal necrosis or perforation. Since this is a relatively rare procedure often placed under high-stress situations, practicing in a low-stakes setting, such as a simulation lab, allows practitioners to hone their skills. Commercially available task trainers for balloon tamponade device placement are not available. In this paper, we describe how to modify an inexpensive airway task trainer for this purpose using commonly available and cost-effective materials.

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