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!
fredrick-miller tube
fredrick-miller tube
Yes, a patient with a nasogastric (NG) feeding tube can go home, provided that their medical condition is stable and they have received appropriate education on managing the tube and feeding regimen. Home care support may be necessary to ensure proper administration of nutrition and monitoring for any complications. It's essential for healthcare providers to assess the patient's ability to care for the tube and to provide resources for ongoing support.
humm... just a wild guess on a feeding tube?
Tube feeding is an example of Enteral nutrition
gastrostomy tube
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.
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.
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.
I wouldn't say so. A feeding tube isn't going to keep you conscious.