Neither: Will prevent aspiration because patients still need to manage secretions (saliva). Both provide reliable nutrition although pej tubes are smaller diameter so they can clog easier.
Answered 5/3/2015
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Pej tube: The pej tube is placed into the jejunum of the small intestine and therefore less likely to result in gastroesophageal re-flux which could lead to aspiration into the lungs.
Answered 6/10/2013
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No evidence: Unlikely that either will prevent aspiration.
Answered 3/22/2020
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