A casualty held in prolonged field care may need gastric decompression, medication delivery, or nutritional support — capability that sits beyond standard TCCC and requires components that are easy to leave behind or improvise badly.
What packages gastric-tube capability — with placement verification — in one 5.5 oz kit?
This kit assembles every item required, in one compact package, so a medic isn't sourcing parts separately in the field. The 14 Fr 48″ nasogastric tube fits adult patients and pairs with a 60 ml catheter-tip irrigation syringe for gastric aspiration and flushing. The included pH test strips (1.0–14.0) are the safety-critical element: confirming the tube is in the stomach — not the airway — via pH check before any infusion. Surgical lubricant, nitrile gloves, and gauze complete the supply chain. At 5.5 oz and under 1.5″ thick, it fits a MOLLE pouch, aid-bag side pocket, or pack insert — purpose-built for SOF medics and corpsmen in PCC/PFC far from definitive care. Indication and technique are governed by the provider's scope — see the note below.
Provider scope: intended for medics and clinicians whose scope of practice includes gastric-tube placement — SOF medics, corpsmen, PAs, and advanced providers. Confirm tube placement per protocol before any infusion. Deploy only within your training, credentialing, and scope of practice.
Why This Kit
Complete Procedure Chain
Tube, syringe, lube, gloves, gauze — nothing to source separately.
Placement Verification
pH strips confirm gastric placement before infusion.
Adult-Sized Tube
14 Fr, 48″ with a 60 ml irrigation syringe.
5.5 oz, Pouch-Ready
Under 1.5″ thick — fits MOLLE or aid-bag pockets.
Kit Contents
| Qty | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nasogastric Tube, 14 Fr, 48″ |
| 1 | Catheter-Tip Irrigation Syringe, 60 ml |
| 1 | pH Test Strips, 1.0–14.0 range (100 pack) |
| 1 | Surgical Lube, single-use, 5 g |
| 1 pr | Black Talon Nitrile Gloves, Large |
| 1 | Gauze Pad, 4 × 4″ (pack of 2) |
| 1 | Flexible Drinking Straw, 7.75″ |
| 1 | Surgical Tape, 1″ |
| 1 | Fabric Knuckle Bandage, 1.5 × 3.0″ |
Who Carries It
SOF medics & PJs — gastric decompression on long holds
Corpsmen & PAs — tube feeding / med delivery within scope
Expedition / remote care — sustainment medicine
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Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| SKU | 83-0013 |
| Tube | Nasogastric, 14 Fr, 48″ |
| Syringe | 60 ml catheter-tip irrigation |
| Verification | pH strips, 1.0–14.0 (100 pack) |
| Dimensions | L 8.5″ × W 5.5″ × D 1.5″ |
| Weight | 5.5 oz (170 g) |
| Use Case | Prolonged Casualty / Field Care |
When to Deploy Nasogastric / Orogastric (NG / OG) Kit
- Gastric decompression in airway management: SOF and conventional medics place NG/OG tubes to decompress a distended stomach before or during surgical airway procedures, reducing regurgitation and aspiration risk.
- Prolonged field care medication delivery: In extended field care scenarios where IV access cannot be established, NG/OG tubes provide an alternative route for medication delivery and nutrition.
- Opioid reversal in overdose management: Emergency providers use OG tubes to deliver activated charcoal or medication to patients with suspected ingestion in austere environments far from definitive care.
- Pre-operative preparation at the point of injury: Surgical preparation teams place NG tubes to empty the stomach before emergency surgical procedures in field surgical units.
- Blast injury intestinal decompression: Blast trauma can cause intestinal ileus and distension — NG decompression reduces patient discomfort and aspiration risk during evacuation.
What's Included:
- Nasogastric/Orogastric tube (appropriate French size)
- Irrigation/instillation syringe (60 mL)
- Lubricating jelly packet
- Drainage bag or collection device
- Securing tape / nasal bridle materials
- Sterile gloves
- pH indicator strips for placement confirmation
Contents may vary; verify with current NAR product documentation.
Best Practice: Confirm NG tube placement by aspirating gastric contents and auscultating over the epigastrum while injecting air — never advance without confirming placement. Document tube position and size in the patient record.
How Nasogastric / Orogastric (NG / OG) Kit Compares
NG/OG Kit vs. airway kit: Airway kits (supraglottic, NPA, cric kits) manage the airway lumen. The NG/OG Kit manages the gastrointestinal tract — a distinct and complementary intervention for gastric decompression and medication delivery. See all airway and surgical kits at tactical-medicine.com.
NG vs. OG route: Nasogastric tubes are placed through the nare and are appropriate for conscious or sedated patients with intact gag reflex. Orogastric tubes are placed through the mouth and are typically used in obtunded patients or when nasal obstruction or fracture precludes the NG route. The kit supports both approaches.
NAR NG/OG Kit vs. ad-hoc assembly: Assembling an NG/OG kit from hospital supply stock requires sourcing multiple compatible items. The NAR kit provides a pre-packaged, field-ready complete set — reducing assembly time and item compatibility errors in the forward environment.
Nasogastric / Orogastric (NG / OG) Kit — Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who should use the NG/OG Kit?
A: NG/OG tube placement requires formal medical training — typically SOF 18D medic, flight medic, PA, or physician level. It is an advanced provider-level skill requiring practice on training models before operational deployment.
Q: Is this a CoTCCC-recommended procedure?
A: NG/OG tube placement is referenced in TCCC guidelines for Prolonged Field Care (PFC) protocols. Verify current CoTCCC PFC guidance at deployed-medicine.com for up-to-date procedure recommendations.
Q: What tube sizes are included?
A: Verify the specific tube size(s) included in your kit against the current NAR product specification sheet. Adult SAR operations typically require 14–18 Fr for decompression and larger sizes for feeding.
Q: Is this kit available for government procurement?
A: North American Rescue surgical kits are available through GSA Schedule and DLA/DIBBS contracts. Contact NAR or an authorized distributor for current NSN and contract vehicle information.
Q: Can this kit be used for enteral nutrition in PFC scenarios?
A: NG tubes can be used for enteral feeding in extended field care when IV access is unavailable and the patient's GI tract is functional. This requires specific training and medical officer authorization consistent with the applicable PFC protocol.
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All products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
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