The Gold Standard in NG/OG Tube Placement Verification
Ensure safe and accurate NG/OG tube placement with RightSpotpH® Indicator, a radiation-free, immediate solution that reduces misplacement risks and enhances patient safety. Trusted by leading healthcare institutions.
Now available with ENFit* Connectors so adapters are no longer necessary.
*ENFit is a registered trademark of GEDSA.
Dr. Paul Gilbert, MD
Our Mission: Eliminate any harm caused by misplaced NG/OG tubes.
Case Study
NICU Nurse Compares the RightSpotpH® to pH Paper
The attached photo shows a test I performed on a patient with continuous feeds. The patient vomited and pushed his OG tube out so a new tube had to be placed.
The tube was placed and pH was taken using the RightSpotpH® Indicator on 10 mL BD syringe. The pH indicator immediately turned to a gold color closely matching that of 4.5 or less. I pulled several mLs through the indicator and removed it to place drops on pH paper. pH paper Lot # 208515 Exp 3/30/18 initially had zero color change. I took the attached photo several minutes later after finishing securing the OG tube and the paper still had little to no change. The residual I pulled from the patient’s stomach was tan/white partially digested formula.
The conclusion from the initial use of the RightSpotpH® Indicator is that it is a much more accurate and reliable way to test pH. Without this indicator I would have had to rely on other means to identify placement of this OG tube.
I will continue to seek other opportunities to further evaluate this product.
Why the RightSpotpH® is Essential
| Improves Patient Safety | Saves Money & Time | Immediate Results |
| Closed System = No Contamination | FDA & CLIA Compliance | Easy Training & Adoption |
Our Philosophy is Simple: Lose the Whoosh
RightBio Metrics is committed to improving patient outcomes and enhancing patient safety. Our mission is to eliminate harm caused by misplaced, displaced, or dislodged NG/OG tubes, which can lead to aspiration pneumonia and even death in some cases.
pH First
Utilizing pH testing as the initial method to confirm NG/OG tube placement is quick, efficient, and cost-effective. By measuring gastric acidity, healthcare professionals can accurately determine tube positioning, ensuring proper administration of nutrition or medication to the patient.
X-ray When Appropriate
In cases where pH testing is inconclusive or additional confirmation is necessary, X-ray can be employed as a secondary method. It provides a clear visual representation of the tube’s location, minimizing the risk of complications associated with misplaced tubes.
Auscultate Never
Auscultation, also known as the “whoosh test,” is a high-risk method of verifying NG/OG tube placement that has been linked to serious complications and even fatalities. Due to its unreliable nature and potential hazards, leading healthcare organizations advise against this method.
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RightSpotpH® vs. pH Paper
Accuracy & Reading
Clear readings not obscured by fluid color.
Can be affected by fluid color, making it hard to interpret.
Result Consistency
Consistent, precise readings on the first attempt.
Often requires multiple samples, wasting time.
Speed of Results
Immediate results as soon as aspirate is taken.
Takes extra time to manually compare color.
Contamination Risk
Closed system prevents exposure, safer.
Open system increases contamination risk.
Cost-Effectiveness
Saves money by reducing the need for X-rays.
Inconsistent results lead to expensive X-rays.
Leading the Shift in NG/OG Tube Verification
| 70% of U.S. hospitals still use outdated auscultation | Regulatory Approvals & Standards: FDA-Cleared, OSHA Safety, CLIA-Waived Compliance |
2018 Global Patient Safety Movement Initiative:
Safe NG/OG Tube Placement
Using evidence-based technology to confirm NG/OG tube placement is important.
Validating correct NG tube placement with pH is the standard of care in the UK and is emerging as such in the United States.
- Published research states that up to 56% of blindly placed NG tubes intended for the stomach do not end in the stomach and their misplacement can contribute to morbidity and mortality (Quandt. J, Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2009)
- Pediatric/NICU patients are most vulnerable to misplacement because their stomach and lungs are in close proximity
Currently, more than 70% of U.S. hospitals still use auscultation to confirm NG tube placement.
- No clinical evidence supports this method
- Nursing and Patient Safety Organizations are calling for the immediate discontinuation of auscultation, including the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA), and the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA)
Emerging U.S. and Global Clinical Practice based on published studies will be to use pH to confirm NG tube placement
Our Mission: Eliminate any harm caused by misplaced NG/OG tubes.
RightSpot®
Standard pH verification for accurate NG/OG tube placement in adult patients. Provides immediate results with a closed system that eliminates contamination risks.
RightSpot® SmallBore
Specialized pH indicator designed for tubes 10Fr or less. Ideal for neonatal and pediatric patients. Delivers fast verification without radiation exposure, improving safety for vulnerable patients.
RightSpot® ENFit
Compatible with ENFit connection systems for secure, standardized tube verification across healthcare settings. Features the same reliable pH technology without the need for adapters.
Designed for Every Medical Environment
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