Placement of a Minnesota Tube for Bleeding Varices

How to place a Minnesota tube for massive upper GI bleeding from esophageal or gastric varices. Presented by Jess Mason, MD.

[@evaeva1932]

we just placed one the other day!!!!! what a mess. the tube itself was intact but the plugs had hardened and cracked. i threw out the helmet afterward. i love the traction idea!!!! this is a great video..... i will send to all my colleagues and MD's -------- BTW------ survived and going home.

[@VictorMFChan]

awesome explanation. held my attention throughout! cheers!

[@sayladytea]

You all absolutely ROCK!

[@frontlineofficers7034]

Perfect demonstration

[@datedford]

Thank EMRAP!

[@alexa2149]

is checking the balloon still necessary now? I know a lot of protocols for checking the foley balloons dismiss checking the balloon before insertion. Your vids are so helpful thanks!!

[@3500kn]

Hi guys, dumb question but can someone please explain how the traction works to secure the tube?? Thanks :))

[@caraanchoa6921]

Es la de sala de emergencias

[@leonelperon723]

Xx_OMYsa98_xX XD Si, yo también vine por eso

[@wilhelmcruywagen1380]

Wow