Question 1

how is a feeding tube replaced and removed?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: Feeding tubes are either placed in a percutaneous fashion or an open fashion, depending on multiple factors with the patient. The percutaneous entry route is done without surgery, the open route is a surgical procedure. Either way, most tubes can usually be removed by a hard pull on the tube. It comes out of the skin incision and the tract usually closes up on it's own.

Question 2

how can i tell in feeding tube site is infected?

Accepted Answer

Few signs...: There are a few signs to be aware of that might indicate infection at a feeding tube site including pain, redness and pus.  If any of these signs are present call your doctor asap.

Question 3

can a patient choose to have his feeding tube removed?

Accepted Answer

Often, yes.: An adult of sound mind with informed consent can indeed ask that his feeding tube be removed. But understand the consequences first. Dr. Tholen.

Question 4

what're the effects of having a esophagostomy feeding tube?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: There is no routine use for an esophagostomy feeding tube. The most commonly used feeding tubes are placed in the stomach (gastronomy) or small intestine (jejunostomy).

Question 5

what are the effects of using a esophagostomy feeding tube?

Accepted Answer

Temporary: Use of an esophagostomy feeding tube is at times indicated in the case of facial and neck and upper airway surgery on a temporary basis. Usually for long term feeding other access points are better tolerated. Tube feeding can provide valuable nutrition and medication route as well as maintaining gut function and flora that may be essential to immune health. Dietician should be involved.

Question 6

can dysphagia get bad enough that i might need a feeding tube?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are 2 types of dysphagia, esophageal and oropharyngeal.  The need for a feeding tube is much greater in patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia.  Common causes include stroke, radiation exposure, dermatomyositis, dementia, parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis.

Question 7

how do i clean a peg feeding tube when it's stained with a pink/red colour ?

Accepted Answer

Why?: Don't see any need to do this.  As long as the tube is clean it is good. If you are using dye for your tf could consider using a green or blue as this color is not as easily confused with blood.

Question 8

how would i know if i am caring for my feeding tube and the skin around it the right way?

Accepted Answer

Skin looks normal: The skin around the g tube is soft not red or inflamed or dry and scaly. There is no discharge present and no pain or bleeding.

Question 9

what is gastroparesis? and its symptoms? i've heard that some pppl have to go on a feeding tube for it, is it that bad?

Accepted Answer

PoorStomachEmptying: Gastroparesis is a functional disorder of the stomach which causes the stomach to empty poorly.  This leads to painful distention of the stomach and vomiting of undigested food.  Initial rx is with medication.  If this is unsuccessful, a nerve stimulator can be implanted in the stomach wall.  If this fails, a feeding tube is (rarely) used to provide nutrition downstream from the stomach.

Question 10

do all parkinson's patients deteriorate and eventually need a feeding tube?

Accepted Answer

Parkinson's: In general, parkinson's-afflicted people tend to deteriorate over time.  This mainly is a neurological disease, and dementia, as well as deterioration of motor function can become compromised.  That being said, i treat a lot of patients with Parkinson's disease, and most of them do not need, or have needed feeding tubes.

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