Feeding tube

use of tube feeding is done when a patient is no longer or unable to feed themselves orally. When tube feeding is required for just a short period of time an enteral tube feeding can be placed nasally. Incidences that require NG tube feeding would be prolonged bleeding, facial trauma, upper GI blockage and cancer. The NG tube catheter tip normally resides inside the stomach or in the small intestine past the pylorus. The number one complication involved with the use of NG tubal feeding is incorrect

artificial nutrition and hydration as a form of life support is one decision that some people have to make. I feel that tube feedings, while okay for short term use are fine, but they should not be used as a form of long term care because the risks outweigh the benefits of having a feeding tube. A tube feeding is a medical procedure that people can accept or deny. Feeding tubes provide a chemically balanced mix of nutrients and fluid to those who are unable to swallow, eat, or drink enough nutrition

Administering a Tube Feeding David J.C. Pennewell State Technical College of Missouri   Abstract The main objective of this paper is to convey the importance of proper tube feeding technique and understanding to be a nurse who can provide quality care. The method of to reach this level of understanding is discussed through physical characteristics of tubes. Including how to name tubes and indicate lumen size with measurements in "Frenches" Disease understanding and associated complications are

Abstract This paper is written to discuss the ethical dilemma we come across when asking our self whether or not we should place a tube feeding in a patient with a history Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Will this prolong the patients’ life or just the inevitable death? Most often a decision needs to be made regarding the placement of a tube feeding. The question is not initiated by the patient themselves. This is the reason why educating our patients are so important. In this paper I will discuss

An Ethical Dilemma of Tube Feeding There are times that self-determination has opposition with the values and beliefs of health care providers. The five step ethical decision making model is in place for patients that are unable to make their own health care decisions due to incompetency; paternalism is not the method used anymore. “In relation to health care, paternalism manifests itself in the making of decisions on behalf of patients without their full consent or knowledge. (Burkhardt & Nathaniel

unable to feed themselves orally, a request for a feeding tube ensues completion by the nurse. Specifically, when a patient has prolonged bleeding, facial trauma, upper GI blockage and cancer. An enteral tube feeding nasally situated has capabilities for only a short period of time. The NG tube catheter tip normally resides inside the stomach or in the small intestine past the pylorus. The number one complication involved with the use of NG tube feeding persists as incorrect placement. A nurse can

infants are put on tube feedings because their suck reflex isn’t fully developed. The types of feedings that they can receive are intermittent bolus or a continuous feeding. These two different types of feedings can cause good or bad things to happen with the antireflux

Nutrition is not the problem with feeding tubes. Most resident are immobile, and are dependent when they have feeding tubes, having to wait for others to change their positions, hygiene care, and fluid intake. Most feeding tube patients cannot drink or eat anything to prevent aspiration and they do not have swallowing reflex. Although though some residents are able to drink, speech therapist needs to come and observed the residents. They cannot eat or drink by themselves. Feed tubing resident depend

weight loss. To combat the rapid weight loss, tube feeding is used as a common practice. There is legal and ethical controversy regarding the use of artificial methods of feeding. Ethical implications include arguments of withholding or removing tube feedings can be viewed as euthanasia or can it be beneficial to the patient or a burden. Legal implications include if advance directives are not present is it the patient’s wish to be placed on a feeding tube? To prevent legal liability or penalties many

that as many as 50% of patients are malnourished at 2 to 3 weeks after a severe stroke” (p.942). complication from tube feeding may include fluid and electrolyte imbalance or even fluid overload from too much tube feeding. In order to limit complication from tube feeding the nurse must assess signs and symptoms of circulatory overload for example peripheral edema. Keeping the tube site free from infections, auscultating lung sounds and also observing for signs of dehydration. The Albumin levels