How is a feeding tube administered?
Giving the Tube Feeding
- Attach a 60cc syringe to the end of your feeding tube.
- Pull back on the plunger. You should see some gastric juices (yellow-green fluid).
- If you pull back a large amount of fluid, do not give yourself food. Inject the stomach content, which contains important minerals, back into the tube.
What are the different types of feeding tubes?
Types of feeding tubes
- Nasogastric feeding tube (NG)
- Nasojejunal feeding tube (NJ)
- Gastrostomy tubes, e.g. percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), radiologically inserted gastrostomy (RIG)
- Jejunostomy tubes, e.g. surgical jejunostomy (JEJ), jejunal extension of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG-J).
Where do they insert feeding tubes?
A feeding tube is a device that’s inserted into your stomach through your abdomen. It’s used to supply nutrition when you have trouble eating. Feeding tube insertion is also called percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), and G-tube insertion.
What color is gastric residual?
From fluorescent green to deep forest green, neon yellow to periwinkle purple, etc. About half of all feeding intolerance is due to gastric residuals. Dealing with feeding intolerance is a daily chore for neonatal healthcare professionals.
What is indication of tube feeding?
Dysphagia with frequent aspiration is the most common indication for use of tube feedings in the elderly. Nasogastric tube is preferred for short-term feeding, while gastrostomy or jejunostomy is indicated for long-term or permanent nutritional support.
Why do feeding tubes turn black?
It is normal for the tubes to become discolored or even black due to medications and stomach acid. This is not a reason to change the tube unless you can visibly identify mold growing on the inside.