Salem Sump® Dual-Lumen Stomach Tube

Give Veterinary Students a Different Kind of Gastric Tube to Master

The Salem Sump® Dual-Lumen Stomach Tube introduces veterinary and vet tech students to the function of a dual-lumen gastric device. Unlike a single-lumen tube, its separate vent lumen is designed to allow air into the system during suction, helping learners understand how tube design relates to gastric decompression and drainage.

Use the tube in skills labs focused on equipment identification, tube preparation, gastric access, suction setup, drainage, and patient-management scenarios. Comparing the Salem Sump® with other gastric and feeding tubes can also challenge students to recognize that similar-looking devices may serve different purposes and require different management considerations.