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At the facility that I work at our policy is to use the syringe the we have for medication administration, it is a 60cc syringe, we put the feeding on hold , if the resident (patient) is on continuous feeding, insert the syringe in the g-tube and pull back.
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What is another term for gastrostomy?
Gastrostomy, also called gastrostomy tube (g-tube) insertion
What is the abbreviation for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube?
The abbreviation for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube is: A PEG TUBE!
What is the Medical Term meaning tube feeding?
Nutrients, either a special liquid formula or pureed food, are delivered to a patient through a tube directly into the gastrointestinal tract, usually into the stomach or small intestine.
Why does this article say the rest of the stomach is removed when in fact It is left there and called a remnant stomach?
i have had a revised gastric by pass with a gastrostomy tube which drains my remnant stomach and now they want to remove my remnant stomach and gastrostomy tube . what are the severe side effects if any?? please help me
What is a external feeding tube?
gastrostomy tube
What characteristics does a successful gastrostomy have?
The patient is able to eat through the gastrostomy tube, or the stomach can be drained through the tube.
What is the abbreviation for feeding tube?
PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube)
What are reasons for performing a gastrostomy?
A gastrostomy is a procedure whereby a tube is inserted through the wall of the abdomen and into the stomach. Two reasons for performing a gastrostomy are for feeding or drainage.
Is some drainage from gastrostomy-tube site normal?
yes
What do you do if a child's gastrostomy and jejunostomy tube becomes dislodged?
If able put tube back in stoma
What is an external feeding tube?
A naso gastic or naso jejunal tube. Also, a PEG (Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) tube.
What is the medical term meaning surgical placement of a feeding tube from the exterior of the body into the stomach?
The medical term for surgical placement of a feeding tube from the exterior of the body into the stomach is "gastrostomy."
