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How would i know if i am caring for my feeding tube and the skin around it the right way?
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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.
Answered 4/4/2016
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No redness: If you are not experiencing pain , redness or discharge from the feeding tube site . And if the tube feeds enter without signs of obstruction- it is likely not infected and functioning fine, and being cared for properly.
Answered 8/24/2013
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