Abstract: A device for aspirating fluids from a body cavity or hollow organ. The device includes an elongated tube having a proximal opening adapted to be coupled to a suctioning device. The elongated tube also has a portion spaced from the proximal opening to be positioned in the cavity or organ. The portion is convolved about a central axis and has at least one aspirating port facing inwardly of the convolved portion for spacing the at least one aspirating port from the walls of the cavity or organ.

Abstract: A nasogastric tube which includes an intermediate portion for placement adjacent the patient's nostril and capable of assuming and retaining an axial bend. After the tube has been placed, the physician bends the intermediate portion upwardly to direct the tube away from the patient's mouth. As the tube retains the angle to which it has been bent, it is not necessary to retain the bend by taping the tube to the nasal alae and, thus, the possibility of pressure necrosis due to the forces exerted by the bend in the tube is avoided.