Straight vs. Bifurcated Extension Sets: How to Choose

The NUBRE™ ENFit® enteral feeding extension set is designed for use with nasogastric, orogastric, and gastric feeding tubes. Featuring ENFit® safety connectors, these extension sets help prevent dangerous enteral feeding misconnections with IV systems and are fully ISO 80369-3 compliant.

Available in Straight (Single Port) and Bifurcated (Two-Port) configurations, NUBRE™ ENFit® extension sets support safe, efficient enteral nutrition delivery across neonatal, pediatric, and adult care settings.

When to Use a Straight (Single-Port) Extension Set

A straight ENFit® enteral extension set is ideal when simplicity and minimal tubing bulk are priorities. This option works best when:
The patient is receiving continuous enteral feeding
Medication administration via feeding tube is infrequent
Low-profile enteral tubing is preferred, especially for newborns and NICU patients
Clinical staff want a simple enteral feeding setup with fewer connections
Straight extension sets help reduce line complexity while maintaining safe enteral feeding connections.

When to Use a Bifurcated (Two-Port) Extension Set

A bifurcated ENFit® enteral feeding extension set offers greater flexibility for patients with more complex care needs. Choose this configuration when:
The patient requires multiple daily enteral medications
Medications must be given without stopping tube feeding
Flushing enteral feeding tubes is needed without disconnecting feeding lines
The clinical environment benefits from workflow efficiency and reduced handling
Bifurcated extension sets support simultaneous feeding and medication administration, improving efficiency in busy healthcare settings.

Supporting Safer, More Efficient Enteral Feeding

Both straight and bifurcated NUBRE™ ENFit® extension sets are designed to support ISO-compliant enteral feeding systems, reduce the risk of misconnections, and enhance clinical efficiency. Selecting the appropriate configuration helps optimize enteral nutrition management, improve patient safety, and streamline care delivery.