Sengstaken–Blakemore tube is a temporary measure: ulceration and rupture of the esophagus and stomach are recognized complications. A related device with a larger gastric balloon capacity (about 500 ml), the Linton–Nachlas tube, is used for bleeding gastric varices. It does not have an esophageal balloon. It is named for Robert William Sengstaken Sr. (1923–1978), an American neurosurgeon, and Arthur Blakemore (1897–1970), an American vascular surgeon. They conceptualized and invented the tube in the early 1950s. Sengstaken–Blakemore tube A Sengstaken–Blakemore tube is a medical device inserted through the nose or mouth and used occasionally in the management of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to
Mouth of the Tyne Festival and Isos. in 2014 the festival celebrated its tenth anniversary. First Aid cover is provided by the British Red Cross. Mouth of the Tyne Festival Starting in 2004 The Mouth of the Tyne Festival (also known as the "MOTFest") takes place every July for a weekend with live music in the towns of Tynemouth and South Shields. It consists of live world music, cultural performances, processions and pyrotechnics, as well as art displays. The two-day festival is free, except for an open-air concert which is normally held on the Saturday evening at Tynemouth Priory and Castle. The Mouth of the