The Caring Frog is a simple medication delivery device for patients on feeding tubes. It dramatically reduces time required for medicine delivery and virtually eliminates problems of spilling due to coughing or reflux.
A New Innovative Medication Delivery System for Stomach Feeding Tubes, designed to meet a patient's individual needs The FROG is the only FDA approved device to use with a nasogastric or percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube.
The FROG is polypropylene, latex free, and consists of the hanging strap, the cap, the dosage vessel,
and the cone-shaped end which inserts snuggly into the patient's existing nasogastric or PEG tube. A
roller clamp provides a steady gravity flow. The "roller clamp" enables regulation of flow for
medication in individuals able to manage this level of self care.
If you or someone you love needs an alternate method of medication delivery, life isn't always easy
, ENTERAL delivery is often quite stressful, and can be quite stressful especially
for children. The FROG is not only a new innovative medical device. It has been designed with
children in mind with a Button. Both anxiety and fear of inaccurate dosing were relieved during
clinical testing.
If you are already using delivery tubing you already understand the issues which
surface with back-ups, reflux, as well as disconnecting syringes and tubes. These needs were personally
met and resolved with the FROG through home trials. Experienced caregivers will be amazed at the
user-friendly design. Anxious parents or patients themselves will find the FROG easy to use by following
the step-by-step instructions which comply with all CDC guidelines and institutional protocol.
If you are in the process of making a decision, your decision depends on a number of concerns, one of which is
the family or caregiver's ability to learn the technique.
The FROG IS NOT TO BE CONNECTED TO AN IV LINE. This is a medication delivery device.
Ever wish for a third hand while giving a patient medication or a bolus fluids through a peg tube or a
nasogastric tube? Did you have to start
over because you forgot to open the container? You and me both! The battle to hold the syringe in
place and make sure the patient received the accurate dose was a source of frustration and a potentially
negative outcome for the patient! Well, a nurse has developed a new hands free way to accomplish this
task accurately and without a mess.
With a little creative ingenuity, a device can be attached to the peg tube or the nasogastric tube, hung
on an iv pole, and by opening the roller clamp, the medication, and the fluids can flow by
gravity.
Fully patented by the United States Trademark and Patent Office, it will be available for use in the
hospital setting, nursing home setting, group homes, private homes and schools.