TacMed™ Basic NG/OG Tube Kit
Complete nine-item assembly for nasogastric or orogastric tube placement and gastric decompression in the prolonged field care setting.
What is the Basic NG/OG Tube Kit? It is a pre-assembled supply package from Tactical Medical Solutions containing the components needed for nasogastric or orogastric tube placement — a 14FR PVC nasogastric tube, lubricant, catheter-tip syringe, pH test strips, gauze, tape, and PPE in a single format. Intended for medical providers managing unconscious or trauma patients requiring airway protection, gastric decompression, or enteral access.
NG/OG tube placement is an advanced provider skill. This listing is a contents and specification reference only — it is not a substitute for accredited clinical training and is not a procedural how-to. Placement, confirmation, and management should be performed by appropriately credentialed providers under applicable scope of practice and medical direction.
Kit Contents (Verified)
| Qty | Item | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1× | Nasogastric Feeding Tube — 14FR, 36″, PVC, sterile | Primary NG/OG tube |
| 2× | Surgilube — sterile lubricant jelly | Tube lubrication |
| 1× | Syringe — 2 oz cath tip, 60CC | Placement confirmation / aspiration |
| 1× | Adhesive Knuckle Bandage | Securing / ancillary wound care |
| 2× | Sponge Gauze — sterile, 2-pack | Airway preparation, nasal care |
| 1× | Tape Cloth — 1-inch | Securing tube to nose or cheek |
| 1× | Flexible Drinking Straw — 7.75″ | Placement guide aid |
| 1× | Precision pH Test Strips | Gastric placement confirmation |
| 1 PR | Blackmaxx Gloves — Size XL | PPE / provider protection |
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Tactical Medical Solutions (TacMed™) |
| SKU | NOGIK |
| Tube Size | 14 French, 36-inch PVC (standard adult NG) |
| Confirmation Capability | Catheter-tip syringe + precision pH strips (dual-method) |
| Intended User | Paramedics, SOF medics, medical officers (Prolonged Field Care) |
What It Is
Nasogastric (NG) and orogastric (OG) tube placement is an advanced provider skill used in tactical and prolonged field care for two primary purposes: gastric decompression in unconscious patients (reducing aspiration risk from a distended, vomiting stomach) and enteral access for medication or nutrition during extended care. This kit pre-assembles the required items in a single package, eliminating the need to source components from multiple locations in a medical bag under time pressure.
The 14 French, 36-inch PVC tube is the standard adult NG size, long enough for reliable gastric access in most adult patients. Two Surgilube packets allow generous lubrication. The 60CC catheter-tip syringe and precision pH strips together provide redundant placement-confirmation capability without radiography — a meaningful advantage in austere environments. The cloth tape and knuckle bandage support tube securing.
Dual confirmation capability is what distinguishes this kit from simpler tube-only products. Esophageal tube misplacement is a serious, potentially fatal error; bedside confirmation tools give the credentialed provider a rapid way to verify position before use. This kit is configured for paramedics, special operations medics, and medical officers providing Prolonged Field Care (PFC).
See also: IFAK Kits & First Aid | Chest & Thoracic Supplies
Who Uses This — Tactical Use Cases
- Prolonged Field Care (PFC) gastric decompression — NG/OG tube placed in unconscious trauma patients to reduce aspiration risk when evacuation is delayed 4+ hours.
- Special operations medic advanced airway management — SOF 18D/68W medics use this kit as part of PFC airway protection protocols alongside surgical airway capability.
- Tactical paramedic advanced interventions — SWAT/TEMS paramedics carry this for unconscious patients encountered during protracted incidents.
- Mass casualty and disaster medicine — Multi-patient scenarios with altered-consciousness casualties where enteral access may be needed for medication delivery.
- Remote and austere environment medicine — Wilderness rescue physicians and expedition medics managing unconscious patients far from definitive care.
- Military combat medic skill maintenance — Training kit for 68W/18D medics to maintain NG/OG tube placement proficiency in peacetime environments.
How It Compares
| Option | Contents / Specs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| TacMed™ Basic NG/OG Tube Kit | 9 items including dual-confirmation (syringe + pH strips), PPE, and securing materials | Complete procedural kit; dual placement confirmation; SOF-origin design |
| Tube-only hospital-surplus NG kit | NG tube + syringe only; no pH confirmation, no securing materials, no PPE | Incomplete for field use; high confirmation failure risk |
| Hospital NG tray | Hospital-optimized; heavy; not field-packaged; X-ray confirmation assumed | Requires radiographic confirmation; not austere-environment appropriate |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What scope of practice is required to use the NG/OG Tube Kit?
A: NG/OG tube placement is an advanced provider skill. In the US military, it is within the scope of Special Operations 18D and 68W medics under PFC protocols. In civilian settings, it is within the scope of paramedics, advanced EMTs (in some states), and physicians. Always operate within your jurisdiction's scope of practice and under applicable medical direction.
Q: How do you confirm NG tube placement without X-ray in the field?
A: The kit supports two bedside confirmation methods: (1) Aspiration + pH strips — aspirate gastric contents with the 60CC catheter-tip syringe and test on pH strips; gastric aspirate has pH ≤4, while esophageal aspirate is neutral (pH 6–7). (2) Auscultation — insufflate 20–30mL air rapidly while auscultating over the epigastrium for borborygmi. Both methods should be used together; do not rely on auscultation alone.
Q: Can this kit be used for orogastric tube placement?
A: Yes. The 14FR, 36-inch tube included can be placed via either the nasal route (nasogastric) or the oral route (orogastric). OG placement is preferred in patients with suspected basilar skull fracture (contraindication to NG) or when nasopharyngeal passage is obstructed. Lubrication requirements are the same; the flexible straw can guide placement angle for OG approach.
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