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NPO or supplemental feedings

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Consider: (first 5)   time for oral transit, amt/freq of asp, silent asp, risk/hx of developing pneumonia, pt/family preferences, dx/severity of med condition  
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Consider (last 4)   ability to do postures/cough ability, recovery prognosis, respiratory status, alertness  
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3 most common reasons for tube feedings:   1. pt's inability to sustain nutrition orally, although the swallow response is safe. 2. the requirement for sufficient calories on a short term basis to overcome an acute medical problem. 3. risk of tracheal asp if pt. is allowed to eat orally  
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Nasogastric   fed through nose-pharynx-esophagus into stomach. varying sizes, larger ones interfere w swallowing. fed liquid boluses followed by water. reflux is a concern  
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Gastrostomy Tube Gtube   placed surgically through abdomen directly into stomach.  
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PEG tube   percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, placed w endoscope, formula passed through catheter  
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Jejunostomy Jtube   in jejunum. b/c stomach is bypassed, predigested formulas needed.  
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Fundoplication (Nissen brand)   gastric fundus (upper part) of stomach is wrapped around lower end of esophagus and stitched in place, reinforcing the closing fx of the lower esophageal sphincter. Laparoscopic procedure.  
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Nasogastric Risks   uncomfy, poor cosmoses, distend PES/UES, may promote reflux, nasal ulceration, sinusitis, delays swallow, may trigger vagal bradycardia  
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Nasogastric Benefits   easy insertion, no anesthesia, tube can be small bore & well tolerated, good short term nutrition, pt can eat w tube in place  
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Gastrostomy Risks   requires surgical placement, infection @tube site, tube may fall out, reflux if stomach fills too fast, diarrhea  
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Gastrostomy Benefits   good long-term option, out of visual sight, easy tube replacement, easily removed, pt can eat w tube in place  
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Jejunostomy Risks   requires surgical placement, cont. drip feeding, requires hospital visit if dislodged, intolerance of special formula  
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Jejunostomy Benefits   may reduce reflux, out of visual sight, good nutrition if stomach not available  
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PEG Risks   asp. during procedure, infection @ tube site, potential for reflux  
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PEG Benefits   inserted under local anesthesia, gen. well tolerated, OR time not needed  
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