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Yes, a feeding tube is generally reversible. Once a patient no longer requires nutritional support through the tube, it can be removed, provided their ability to eat and swallow has returned. However, the specific circumstances and underlying medical conditions will influence the decision and process for removal. It's important for healthcare professionals to assess each individual case.
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Can you b on tube and eat at the same time or shoiuld u stop tube and continue after feeding?
It is generally recommended to stop tube feeding while eating orally to avoid the risk of aspiration or overfeeding. This allows the individual to focus on eating safely and at their own pace. Once the oral feeding is complete, the tube feeding can be resumed as prescribed by a healthcare provider.
What if g tube feeding is not absorbed?
If tube feeding is not being absorbed properly, it may indicate issues such as gastrointestinal complications, tube placement problems, or a need for adjustment in feeding formulas. It is important to consult a healthcare provider to determine the cause and make necessary adjustments to ensure optimal nutrition and prevent potential complications.
Who are Tube enterostomies used for?
Tube enterostomies are performed in patients who need tube feeding for longer than six weeks, or who have had recent mouth or nose surgery
What is another name for a nasal gastric tube?
Another name for a nasogastric tube is a "NG tube." It is a flexible tube inserted through the nose, down the esophagus, and into the stomach, commonly used for feeding or administering medications.
How much residual should you get from a g tube?
Residual volume from a gastrostomy tube (G-tube) should be checked before feeding to ensure it is less than a specified amount (usually 100-200 mL) as a large residual volume may indicate feeding intolerance or gastric retention. If the residual volume exceeds the defined threshold, it is important to follow the healthcare provider's instructions on how to proceed with feeding.
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
How do you feed a person on a feeding tube?
humm... just a wild guess on a feeding tube?
Is tube feeding enteral or parental nutrition?
Tube feeding is an example of Enteral nutrition
What is a external feeding tube?
gastrostomy tube
What is involved with a feeding tube and is it permanent?
A feeding tube is used to provide nutrition to an individual who is not able to properly feed themselves. The feeding tube involves placing a tube in the esophagus or stomach in order pass nutrients through the body.
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.
Is a feeding tube a form of life support?
I wouldn't say so. A feeding tube isn't going to keep you conscious.
What is the icd-9 code for placement of CORFLO feeding tube?
what is icd-10 for cor-flo feeding tube placement
Is a feeding tube a prosthesis?
no a prosthesis is a false limb or any other body part such as an eye etc not a feeding tube
