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aub enteral feeding

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what is enteral feeding? directly into gut or stomach
wat is parental feeding intravenous nutrition
what may indicate that a enteral feeding is required? when the pt is at risk of choking, or asperating while consuming food, to help with malnourishment, if they are unconcious
wat size tube would be used if the tube would be placed in the stomach for enteral feeding a large diameter one
what is the term used or a long term enteral feed in patients with brian injury gastrostomy, jujenostomy
what are some of the ways eneteral feeding ocurs bolous via gravity, large bore syringe, contiuous drip over 30 to 60 minutes, 8 12 or 24 hrs per day.
what indications are needed to administer enteral feeding for children not able to consume at least 80% of their energy needs, significant weight loss,
what are some important points about enteral feeding at the time of feed and the insertion can only be done with a medical order, must be x-rayed for position, pt must be on a fluid balance chart, tube must be securely positioned, tube must be checked before feeding, tube should be flushed before and after medcations administered,
what checks need to be done before giving the food. food order and the substance given, expiry date, flush the tube, right patient,
how often should a nasogastric tube be changed? 4-6 weeks, and swapping to the other nostril
how long does a gastrostomy tube last for 18 months to 2 yrs
what is administered if the tube becomes blocked fizzy drinks, flush with water, sodium bicardinate, pine apple juice
in terms of bed position what should be done during and after feeds the bed head should be raised to 30degrees during feed and for 1 hr post feed.
what are some comlications to peg feeds. pain, inflammation, discharge, blocked tubes, infection malabsorption, abdo distension, aspiration
what does tpn stand for total parental nutrition
when should tpn be used? when the gastrointestinal track is not functioning properly, and the ot is not a candidate for for enteral feeding.
how long does a gastrostomy tube last for 18 months to 2 yrs
what is administered if the tube becomes blocked fizzy drinks, flush with water, sodium bicardinate, pine apple juice
in terms of bed position what should be done during and after feeds the bed head should be raised to 30degrees during feed and for 1 hr post feed.
what are some comlications to peg feeds. pain, inflammation, discharge, blocked tubes, infection malabsorption, abdo distension, aspiration
what does tpn stand for total parental nutrition
when should tpn be used? when the gastrointestinal track is not functioning properly, and the ot is not a candidate for for enteral feeding.
where is the tpn tube usually placed. in the subclavian, jugular or brachial vein
how long does a gastrostomy tube last for 18 months to 2 yrs
what is administered if the tube becomes blocked fizzy drinks, flush with water, sodium bicardinate, pine apple juice
in terms of bed position what should be done during and after feeds the bed head should be raised to 30degrees during feed and for 1 hr post feed.
what are some comlications to peg feeds. pain, inflammation, discharge, blocked tubes, infection malabsorption, abdo distension, aspiration
what does tpn stand for total parental nutrition
when should tpn be used? when the gastrointestinal track is not functioning properly, and the ot is not a candidate for for enteral feeding.
where is the tpn tube usually placed. in the subclavian, jugular or brachial vein
what are the complications of tpn septicaemia, infections at site, hypo or hyper glycaemia, blockage,
what monitoring is necisarry when a pt has tpn vitals 8hrly, fluid balance chart, 6 hrly BSL, daily weight, blood tests (FBE, LFT)
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