Question 1

what are the risks of type 1 diabetic with a jejunostomy tube!?

Accepted Answer

Analyse risk/benefit: Could be a benefit, it depends on the whole clinical picture. Jejunostomy tubes typically are for feeding when the patient needs nutrition. With diabetes, Insulin will be needed. So the same risk comes with any feeding; how much Insulin to cover? Your dietician and doc will be able to help you with this. You may need a long acting Insulin if you are feeding over night. Be well.

Question 2

is a g-tube or jejunostomy be viable in a 15 year old with cerebral palsy who cannot get enough calories?

Accepted Answer

Options: Either option will achieve the goal of increasing calories. Talk with your surgeon or doc,  about the risk/benefit profile of each procedure. There are tubes that can be placed endoscopically, and have two ports for added safety and convienience.

Question 3

what are the features of  a healthy ileostomy, jejunostomy, colostomy?

Accepted Answer

Regularity...: An -ostomy is surgically created for a variety of reasons.  Effectively, a loop of gut is brought to the surface of the skin to empty. What's "in the bag" then is a function of the contents of where in the gut the ostomy is fashioned. Ideally, a healthy ostomy is not painful, not bleeding or ulcerated, has a well-fitted appliance that does not leak & is comfortable, & stool output is reasonable.

Question 4

is prolonged nasogastric tube feeding ok?

Accepted Answer

No: long term use of nasogastric tube can cause erosion to the nose and nostrils and can cause all kind of sinus problems
if tube feeding warranted the use PEG tube which a tube that could go directly to the stomach via the abdomen bypassing the upper part and could be inserted by a scope no need for surgery or anesthesia and tolerated by any body regardless how sick they are it could be done bed side

Question 5

what is nasogastric tube feeding used for?

Accepted Answer

Simple bypass: Ng feeding is a simple and short term  way to maintain enteral ( using the digestive tract) feedings to maintain adequate nutrition while a patient is not aleart enough to feed or has problems with the swallowing process. If the patient has long term needs, a tube thru the abdominal wall to the stomach can do the same thing.Good nutrition is important to healing.

Question 6

when should i get tube feeding.

Accepted Answer

Tube feeding: This depends on your circumstances.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: tube feeding?

Accepted Answer

Feeding via a tube: For those unable to swallow well/high risk of aspiration, a tube can be placed via the nose, mouth, or inserted through the abdominal wall (see pic) into the stomach or even further down into intestine. Food (usually liquid form such as ensure) is then fed through this tube--this is tube feeding. Have fun learning. Good luck.

Question 8

how much should you put through a tube during a hour long bolis feed (tube feeding)?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On the person, size, and many other factors so ask the physician ordering the tube feedings.

Question 9

tell me about peg tube feeding?

Accepted Answer

PEG Tube: A peg tube is used to deliver nutrition directly into the stomach bypassing the usual entry of nutrients through the mouth. You will need to know about some care issues related to the tube and some signs of complications. You should be supported by a registered dietician and the physician that placed the tube.

Question 10

how do you administer or start a gastrostomy tube feeding?

Accepted Answer

Instructions: You should be supplied proper information from your surgeon, nurse, or hospital dietician. There are many types of feedings available & need to be tailored to the person's needs. Not complicated, but need the proper training & instructions to be done correctly.

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