THE FARRELL VALVE® ENTERAL GASTRIC PRESSURE RELIEF SYSTEM WITH ANTI-IV CONNECTORS PRODUCT LITERATURE
The ONLY CLOSED SYSTEM that offers passive gastric venting
Patients can experience gastric distension and bloating due to:
- Delayed gastric emptying2
- Positive pressure ventilation by CPAP4
- Neurological impairment2, 3
Gastric distension and bloating can cause:
- Severe pain5, 6, 7
- Inhibited lung expansion
- Feeding intolerance1
The solution to gastric distension and bloating:
The FARRELL® Valve System
- Closed system allows the release of air with a reservoir bag to contain gastric contents
- Prevents exposure to caregivers
- Prevents loss of medications
- Prevents loss of calories
- Substantially increases patient comfort
Benefits of reducing gastric distension and bloating:
- Reduces the threat of aspiration pneumonia1
- Reduces the pain and discomfort associated with fluid and gas retention5, 6, 7
- Decreases pressure on recent Fundoplications2, 3
- Assists patients in reaching caloric goals1
Use the FARRELL® Valve System to relieve gastric distension that may develop due to the following medical therapies or conditions:
- Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)2, 3
- Patients treated with CPAP4
- Aerophagic patients3
- Delayed Gastric Emptying (DGE)2
- Neurologically impaired patients2, 3
- Delayed Gastric Emptying Post-Op Fundoplication2, 3
The FARRELL® Valve with CORFLO® Anti-IV Connectors is for use on pediatric patients.
This device connects with the CORFLO® Anti-IV Enteral Feeding System.
Change FARRELL® Valve with CORFLO® Anti-IV Connectors every 24 hours.
Enterally speaking, nobody delivers better!
Resources
1 Kazi N, et al. Enteral Feeding Associated Gastroesophageal Reflux and Aspiration Pneumonia: A Review. Nutrition Reviews. 1996;54,10:324-328.
2 Dunn J, et al. Long-term Quantitative Results Following Fundoplication and Antroplasty for Gastroesophageal Reflux and Delayed Gastric Emptying in Children. Am J. Surg. 1998;175:27-29
3 Fonkalsrud E, et al. Surgical Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children: A combined Hospital Study of 7467 Patients. Pediatrics, 1998;101,3:419-422
4 Verkalon T., Walden M., eds. Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing. 4th Ed. St. Louis, MO; National Association of Neonatal Nurses
5 Salet G., et al. Responses to gastric distension in functional dyspepsia. Gut. 1998; June; 42(6): 823-829.
6 Ladabaum U., et al. Gastric distension correlates with activation of multiple cortical and subcortical regions. Gastroenterology. 2001; February; 2: 369-376.
7 Mollitt D. L., Symptomatic gastroduodenal pancreatic rest in children. J Pediatric Surg. 1984; August; 19(4): 449-450.
NOTE: Citations are for reference purposes only. These studies were not about the FARRELL Valve, nor are the authors endorsing the product. However, they do support the need for alleviating gastric pressure in certain patient groups.
The FARRELL® Valve was developed in conjunction with Dr. Michael Farrell, Chief of Staff and Professor in the Gastroenterology and Nutrition Department of Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CHMC) in Cincinnati, Ohio.
REORDER # (30/cs):
- 20-4300AIV Farrell Valve with Anti-IV Connectors