Feeding Tubes Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 5 types of feeding tubes?

A
Nasoesophageal/nasogastric/nasoduodenal tube
Esophagostomy/pharyngostomy tube
gastrostomy tube
gastroenterostomy
enterostomy
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2
Q

Enterostomy advanced to what point?

A

Through distal duodenum and proximal jejunum

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3
Q

How long should the gastrostomy tube stay in place?

A

Two weeks

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4
Q

What are some indications for gastrostomy tube?

A

Vomiting patients
desire to “rest” upper GI tract
Limited to liquid diets
COnstant infusion

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5
Q

WHat are some complications of feeding tubes?

A
Leakage
Premature removal
onstruction
kinking
breaking
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