Transgastric feeding tube

Gastric feeding tubes are thin tubes that are inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach. They can be used to provide people who cannot eat or drink through the mouth with the nutrients they need to survive.

When are gastric feeding tubes used

Gastric feeding tubes can be used for a variety of reasons, including:

• Difficulty swallowing
• Loss of appetite
• Injuries or surgery to the mouth, throat or stomach
• Medical conditions that affect the digestive system
• Neurological or muscular conditions that make it difficult to eat or drink

Benefits of gastric feeding tubes

Gastric feeding tubes provide many benefits for people who cannot eat or drink by mouth, including:

• Ensure access to essential nutrients
• Improving the quality of life
• Reduce the risk of infections or infections

Care of transgastric feeding tubes

After placing the feeding tube through the stomach, the patient needs special care to keep the tube in place and avoid infection. Special care includes:

• Clean around the tube with warm soapy water
• Change the bandage around the tube daily
• Monitor signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, pain, or fever

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