Question 1

a j tube or g tube. are they same thing ?

Accepted Answer

Different...: One tube empties into the stomach (g-tube).  The other tube empties into a portion of the intestine (jejunum).  The tubes are generally different sizes with the j-tube usually smaller.  The g-tube can allow for bolus feeds, or feeds given only certain times of the day in large volumes.  The j-tube can only allow for smaller volume feeds on a more continuous basis (usually overnight).

Question 2

how long should a g-tube hole take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Several weeks: It can take several weeks to heal.

Question 3

how much time  can a g-tube hole take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Several weeks: It can take several weeks to heal.

Question 4

g-tube from childhood to adulthood, does it stay?

Accepted Answer

Depend : depend on how they did it
most surgeon and pediatric surgeon will make a plan to create a permanent tube from the stomach and connect it to the skin this way it will grow with the child and does not have to be changed only the tube could be inserted during the feeding and taking out after
depend on how the feeding is done some will do it intermittent and some continuous
no feeding at night period

Question 5

how can i make sure an entire pill gets into g-tube?

Accepted Answer

Flushing...: Crushing or dissolving the medication if possible should be done.  Pills that can't be crushed generally shouldn't be placed into a g-tube.  Flushing the tube with some water afterwards can help make sure that the medication is all in the stomach.

Question 6

how can i get an entire crushed pill gets into g-tube?

Accepted Answer

Maybe you shouldn't: Not all pills can safely be crushed without affecting the bioavailability of the medicine within. Assuming the pill in question is crushable, it may clog the peg (g-tube) unless the pill  dissolves in its entirety. To accomodate peg's, many drug manufacturers make liquid versions of pill-medicine. Alternatively, your pharmacist may be able to compound the pill into a liquid, or substitution made.

Question 7

what can be done for discomfort after a g-tube placement?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Symptoms and concerns like these mandate a thorough evaluation by your doctor.  Only after such an evaluation, which may include labs and radiographic examinations, can he/she let you know what's going on and how best to help you.

Question 8

what does a nurse do when a g-tube is clogged?

Accepted Answer

Irrigate; move: A gastric tube can be clogged by the high-sugar viscous nutrition or medications sent through them. When clogged, a nurse will irrigate them to dissolve or dislodge the blockage, or reposition the tube to get it flowing again. Rarely it needs replacement.

Question 9

what do i need to know about an infant having a g-tube?

Accepted Answer

Feeding Method: A gastrostomy tube (g-tube for short) is a small tube, held in place by a balloon that provides an opening to the stomach. It is usually used for liquid nutrition and medications in children who can not eat by mouth or who do not take in adequate nutrition by mouth. The most important thing to know is how to take care of it, keep the area clean, to give the child nutrition, and to replace it.

Question 10

is there anyone who can tell me about an infant having an n g-tube?

Accepted Answer

Complex: Ng tubes are temporary feeding tubes used for patients who cannot feed or swallow correctly.  Most infants needing ng tubes are simply too sick or too small to feed properly, so tube feedings are given until the baby is strong enough to feed on its own.  If baby has a true swallowing problem, an ng tube may be used until a more permanent tube (g-tube) can be placed.

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