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Always flush the tube after feeding immediately at leaset 30 ml of water
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∙ 7y agoThe tube can be flushed with warm water or pancreatic enzyme/sodium bicarbonate. The Clog Zapper can also be used to unclog it.
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Why is liquid preferably used in enteric feeding?
Liquid is preferably used as it increased the medication's absorptivity and decreases the chances of the feeding tube becoming clogged.
What kind of dr puts in feeding tubes?
A feeding tube can be used for bolus or continual feedings. A gastrostomy feeding tube insertion is the placement of a feeding tube through the skin and the stomach wall, directly into the stomach. A feeding tube is very effective when initially placed properly by a trained physician. Depending on the type of feeding tube placed, it is quite possible to learn to replace the tube yourself. Surgery is normally not required to replace the tube. Feeding tubes have a tendency to become clogged or occluded. This can lead to the need for replacement of the tube. Feeding tube clogging can be time consuming, and can prevent nutritional supplementation when clogged and awaiting declogging or replacment. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feeding_tube http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007235.htm http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002937.htm
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
What happens when a transmission breather tube gets clogged?
seepage will take place since pressure is not being released
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
Is coke a strong acid?
Yes it is. When my Grandpa was in the hospital and his feeding tube would get clogged, the nurse told us that you can put a little coke in it with a syringe and it could clear it out because it is so acidic.
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 is the purpose of a PEG feeding tube?
The purpose of a PEG feeding tube is to feed someone when they are incapable of feeding themselves. PEG is an acronym for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy.
