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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 does feeding get into the G tube that is only for medications and the feedings goes directly into the J tube when the patient is on continuous feeding 24 hours a day?
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!
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 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
