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DobbHoff feeding tube was invented in 1976 by 2 surgeons Dr. Robert Dobbie and Dr. Hoffmeister - and so named after them.
The dobhoff tube goes from nose to small intestine duodenum. The nasogastric (NG) tube goes from nose to stomach. More in-depth answer: A dobhoff tube is a small-bore feeding tube that runs from one of the nares to the stomach, then to the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). It can be advanced blindly 10 more cm to see if it can be threaded through the pyloric valve, but if it keeps coiling in the stomach, most doctors will order to place it the rest of the way under fluoroscopy. It can also be bridled in for extra security. This is mainly a feeding tube and can stay in for weeks to a few months. An NG tube is a large-bore tube that is used for many different reasons, including decompressing the stomach for surgery and to prevent nausea/vomiting. It is NOT used for tube feedings. Usually this tube does not stay in for very long. (This answer is based on my knowledge drawn from being a critical care RN.)
Yes. Asking whether they "should" makes it difficult to be precise with an answer. Are they permitted to by their agency (and law) for a patient who requires tube feeding and has a doctor's order for tube feeding? Yes, as long as they are trained properly and they understood the training.
If long-term tube feeding is necessary, the tube may be placed directly into the stomach or small intestine through an incision in the abdomen.
Mode of feeding is how you would be fed should you not be able to feed yourself. Feeding tube, intravenous, etc.
If no feeding tube or IV is given there life will last about 2 to 3 weeks. But with a feeding tube and IV they can live for a long time.
Tube feeding is an example of Enteral nutrition
humm... just a wild guess on a feeding tube?
gastrostomy tube