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Feeding tubes
Unit 4 section 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What areas of the body are naso-oesophageal / nasogastric tubes placed? | Via nose into the oesophagus or stomach |
| What material are naso-oesophageal / nasogastric tubes made from? | PVC |
| When is NO/NG tubes contraindicated? | Vomiting |
| When is a gastronomy feeding tube indicated? | When the oesophagus needs bypassing |
| When can the gastronomy feeding tube be removed? | After 10-14 days |
| What is a disadvantage of gastronomy feeding tube? | May require surgery to remove |
| What type of tube is not commonly used? | Jejunostomy feeding tube |
| Where is the jejunostomy feeding tube placed? | Small intestine |
| Over what period of time should should be given when using feeding tubes? | Over 10-20 minutes |