Bolus Feeding Tube Syringe Holder (The Jim)

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Syringe holder for people who use a feeding tube (AKA the Bolus Method). This is meant to sit on top of an Irwin Quick-Grip, so it is portable and can be clamped to the side of a table or countertop. My dad had cancer on his jaw, and had to use a feeding tube for years. I made several different versions of this for him, and he used it every day, even taking it with him while traveling and hooking it to seatback trays, picnic tables, etc. It really helped him to not have to try to hold the tube steady with his shaky hands. My dad was often asked where he got it from, so I figured it could help people and am providing it here. I call it "The Jim" in his honor. There are 3 versions, A, B, and C. Version A: This will sit the highest. Dad used it at a regular dining table. Version B: This will sit lower. Dad used it at a counter, where there was a bigger drop from the countertop to the chair. Version C: This lets the syringe hang through further, so you have more room for your fingers to attach tubes and valves at the bottom. Dad used this after his tube was redesigned and harder to connect.