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What is a core flow feeding tube a nasogactric feeding tube which is similar to a dobhoff feeding tube.?
fredrick-miller tube
What is a core flow feeding tube a nasogactric feeding tube which is similar to a dobhoff feeding tube?
fredrick-miller tube
Can the pressure of vomiting after brain surgery cause a subdural hematoma?
Yes it can.. To avoid vomiting,a tube is normally insertet through the nose and down to the stomach.
What is the purpose of the g-tube that is inserted into a stomach during a pancreatectomy?
A gastrostomy or g-tube leading out of the stomach in order to help prevent nausea and vomiting.
Why is feeding backing up in gastrostomy tube?
If the movement of acid and food backs into the esophagus from the stomach into the stomach, it is known as gastroesophageal reflux or feeding backing up. The reflux often causes epigastric burning, pain, vomiting and ganging.
Is tube feeding enteral or parental nutrition?
Tube feeding is an example of Enteral nutrition
How do you feed a person on a feeding tube?
humm... just a wild guess on a feeding tube?
What is a external feeding tube?
gastrostomy tube
How does feeding get into the G tube that is only for medications and the feedings goes directly into the J tube when the patient is on continuous feeding 24 hours a day?
It is probably because the feedings are not tolerated and some of the feeding is backing up. It is possible, I have seen patients vomiting stool after being constipated for a while... In your case scenario the person is probably not tolerating the am't of food and some is backing into the stomach... hey it is just a thought!
What are the three types of feeding routes in nutrition?
feeding tube
Can you still eat by mouth if you have a permanent feeding tube inserted into the stomach?
It depends why the feeding tube was placed. If the feeding tube was placed because the person cannot chew/swallow safely, then no. If the feeding tube was inserted for supplemental feeding because the person doesn't consume adequate nutrition, then yes.
What conditions preclude the use of tube feeding?
When a patient is severely malnourished; requires surgery; is undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatments; is seriously burned; has persistent diarrhea or vomiting; has paralysis of the gastrointestinal tract.
