Feb 2, 2024 · A PEG tube is a type of G tube or gastrostomy tube, that is specifically placed in a patient through an endoscopic procedure called a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy. Gastrostomy tubes are enteral feeding tubes that pass through the abdominal wall and directly into the stomach.

Aug 11, 2012 · In addition, I have a G tube for venting, a J tube for meds and trophic feeds, and have received home PN for the past 7 years. The only general statement I can make about enteral tubes is that it's nearly impossible to look at an external tube and know where it's going.

Feb 3, 2011 · P.O. administration is the same as via PEG tube, except in the case of something topical (like Nystatin) that needs to work in the oral cavity. Simply put: whether a patient swallows a med which then travels to the stomach & subsequent GI tract, or gets a med via PEG or other NG or enteral access which travels to the stomach & subsequent GI ...

Mar 17, 2010 · Bottom line is: if a peg-tube is something your sister needs to stay alive, then worrying about associated pain or problems is not very goal-oriented! Keep focusing on the positive, think about how she will be able to gain weight, get healthy, have more energy!

Sep 27, 2010 · I've seen a Peg tube attached to low wall intermittent suction before. The patient had something perfed, and bowell contents were just pouring out of his wounds. The peg to suction was a last-ditch effort in order to controll the leaks. The patient also had a Moss tube as well. I suppose they use it in severe cases only. I've only seen it once ...

Mar 14, 2008 · The nurse called the doctor, and he said to insert a foley into the hole in the abd wall, then to resume the tube feeding through the foley, and he would be in tomorrow to insert a new PEG. She wasn't comfortable putting a foley in, so she tried (not very hard), and said she felt resistance, so the foley was not put in.

May 31, 2016 · This only began after being in a peg tube. Just recently I have read several articles about A1 and A2 casein in milk and the inflammatory results to the GI and respiratory tracts due to A2 casein. the formula my husband is on contains sodium Caseinate and calcium Caseinate as well as all the other artificial ingredients which I have been ...

Mar 17, 2009 · Keep doing that until you meet resistance. Check your hospital policy to find out when you are supposed to call the doctor. One time I had a patient with a tube feeding that was going at 70ml/hr and I pulled 950ml from his stomach! Needless to say, I didn't restart the tube feed! The residual will look different for everyone.

Apr 20, 2020 · The very Best product I have used, and I use it at least twice daily ( I am 100% dependent on my G tube feedings. I have no ability to swallow food)-- is CALMOSEPTINE. It is a wonderful product and is used specifically for leaking stomas, and other uses.

Oct 1, 2014 · I alway flush the tube before my feeds with 2 x 40 ml of water. I then flush the tube again after I finished the feed with 40 ml of water. Then I rub the tube between my fingers all along from one end to the other. I then flush again with another 40 ml of water. This prevents foods adhereing to the inside of the tube.