Feeding tube is a medical device used to provide nutrition to patients who cannot obtain nutrition by mouth, are unable to swallow safely, or need nutritional supplementation. The state of being fed by a feeding tube is called gavage, enteral feeding or tube feeding. Placement may be temporary for the treatment of acute conditions or lifelong in the case of chronic disabilities. A variety of feeding tubes are used in medical practice. They are usually made of polyurethane or silicone. The diameter of a feeding tube is measured in French units (each French unit equals 0.33 millimeters). They are classified by site of insertion and intended use.
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SIZE(Fr/CH)
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Color Coded | Standard Length( ± 2cm ) |
| FR 4 | Red Color | 40cm |
| FR 5 | Grey Color | 40cm |
| FR 6 | White Color/Light Green | 40cm/120cm |
| FR 8 | Blue Color | 120cm |
| FR 10 | Black Color | 120cm |
| FR 12 | White Color | 120cm |
| FR 14 | Green Color | 120cm |
| FR 16 | Black Color | 120cm |
| FR 18 | Red Color | 120cm |
| FR 20 | Yellow Color | 120cm |
| FR 22 | Violet Color | 120cm |
| FR 24 | Light Blue | 120cm |
