Feeding Tubes Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Pros: Nasoesophageal Tubes
A
- Feed immediately
- Remove whenever
- Short-term feeding (in hospital only)
- No GA required
2
Q
Cons: Nasoesophageal Tubes
A
- Liquid diets (and meds) only
- Clog and dislodge easily
- Can inadvertently place in airway
3
Q
Pros: Esophagostomy Tubes
A
- Feed immediately after GA recovery
- Remove whenever
- Blended diets, medications
- Patient can go home
4
Q
Cons: Esophagostomy Tubes
A
- Requires GA
- Stoma complications
5
Q
Pros: Gastrostomy Tubes
A
- Blended diets, medications
- Decompression
- Multiple ways to place
- Patient can go home
6
Q
Cons: Gastrostomy Tubes
A
- Wait 12-24h to feed after placement
- Leave in 7-10 days
- Stoma complications
- Requires GA
7
Q
Pros: Jejunostomy Tubes
A
- Feed immediately
- Feed while vomiting
- Liquid diets, meds
8
Q
Cons: Jejunostomy Tubes
A
- Requires GA and laparatomy
- Premature removal = complications
- Stoma issues
- Hospitalization required
9
Q
What are some general complications of feeding tubes?
A
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Aspiration
- Peritonitis
- Refeeding syndrome
- Hyperglycemia
10
Q
What are some mechanical complications of feeding tubes?
A
- Incorrect placement
- Stoma problems
- Tube redirection
- Tube clogging
