Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
Nasal tubes
A
short term
2
Q
Gastronomy tubes
A
- longer term
- continuous or bolus
3
Q
Jejunostomy Tube
A
- Longer term
- inserted in to mid-section of small intestine
- when concerns about stomach’s ability to tolerate feeds
- continuous only
4
Q
Total parietal nutrition
A
-via vein
-difficulty with digestion/ absorption
can be used for days, weeks, months, years
