Nasal Retention Device
A nasal retention device is a piece of equipment to secure a tube, such as NG in place. The use of a tube can promote safer practice and ensure that feeding is delivered and avoiding complications of repeated removal or dislodgement of tubes.
Posey mitts
Posey Mitts are used as a method of restraint to prevent patients from injuring themselves by pulling or removing NG tubes that are being used as part of their treatment.
Ponder point: consider the ethics around their use. Do you think they are appropriate for cases like Freda?
Here is an example of a guideline for the use of posey mitts and nasal bridles that we use at Gourmet General Hospital.
- Gourmet General hospital: nasal bridle guidelines [111KB]
- Gourmet General hospital: posey mitt guidelines [80KB]
Page last reviewed: 25 Jul 2021
