Question 1

typical waiting period to transition from peg tube to mic-key button? feel like we've been waiting to long. peg placed on 7/25/13 no change date set.

Accepted Answer

Mic-key tube: If you had the gastric tune placed on 7/25, your surgical tract should be matured by now to exchange for a mic-key button for your quality of life.   Should discuss with your surgeon or gastroenterologist.

Question 2

what are the symptoms that i am not tolerating peg tube feedings?

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 3

my boyfriend has a peg tube it gets flushed but still looks dirty how can i clean it?

Accepted Answer

PEG tube hygiene: There are lots of reasons for a less than pristine looking peg tube: 1) plastic fatigue where previously white or transparent tubing takes on a yellow hue with age; 2) staining of the tube with instilled foods; 3) reflux of material into the tube from a slow-emptying stomach; 4) partial tube occlusion making flushing incomplete; 5) drainage from peg site for a variety of reasons. Get it checked.

Question 4

what must i know about a peg tube?

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 5

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 6

can you have an allergy to a peg tube?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: It is more common to get infection and irritation from gastric content around the peg tube than to get allergy to it.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: peg tube insertion?

Accepted Answer

Feeding tube: Peg or percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is a feeding tube that is placed in the stomach by using a scope through the mouth.  This procedure is commonly performed by a gastroenterologist or surgeon.  The feeding tube can be used to provide nutrition or medications to a patient.

Question 8

how long can a elderly and after a stroke stay  alive on a peg tube?

Accepted Answer

Nobody knows exactly: Unfortunately we can't predict death that time and day is so unknown to human at this point even with cancer we can  give a majority( stat significant) 5 year survival rate but that is not true for every body but something like stroke which in itself not consuming the body as cancer is  is not predictable now with fracture femure and hip they have studied and in couple of years after the fall and.

Question 9

i have a peg tube and it hurts really bad--what can i do for the pain?

Accepted Answer

Talk to doctor: Talk to your doctor about this; you may need to have it adjusted to relieve the pain.  If it is recently placed they may have it too tight and they should be able to relax it a little to relieve the pain.

Question 10

i have an order for lasix 35mg via peg tube. i have 40mg/5ml. how much will i take?

Accepted Answer

Lasix: If the order for 35 mg is correct, then you would need 4.4 mL of your solution to get the right amount. You should double check the Lasix order before you give it though, since 35 mg seems like an unusual dosage, however. Good luck.

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Typical waiting period to transition from peg tube to mic-key button? feel like we've been waiting to long. peg placed on 7/25/13 no change date set.

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What are the symptoms that i am not tolerating peg tube feedings?

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My boyfriend has a peg tube it gets flushed but still looks dirty how can i clean it?

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What must i know about a peg tube?

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Tell me about peg tube feeding?

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Can you have an allergy to a peg tube?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: peg tube insertion?

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How long can a elderly and after a stroke stay alive on a peg tube?

A member asked:

I have a peg tube and it hurts really bad--what can i do for the pain?

A member asked:

I have an order for lasix 35mg via peg tube. i have 40mg/5ml. how much will i take?

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