Tube Feeding Resources
How to Remove a feeding tube?
Resources How To Remove A Feeding Tube? Removing a feeding tube is a very simple procedure that can be done at home. The first step is to make sure you have the go-ahead from your medical team, be sure to have your whole medical team on board. It is really important...
What is Granulation Tissue?
Resources What Is Granulation Tissue? Granulation tissue is basically new connective tissue that forms on the surface of a wound or stoma as the stoma tries to heal. It contains blood vessels so it is technically “live tissue” which can be quite painful and worrisome....
How to know when the stoma is infected?
Resources How To Know When The Stoma Is Infected? This is a very common question across most of the tube feeding Facebook pages that I have joined; it can be a source of worry for a lot of parents. These are a couple of signs that your stoma could be infected: Fever...
How to care for a new stoma?
Resources How To Care For a New Stoma Your stoma sister will always be available to answer any questions you might have in regards to caring for a new stoma, so be sure to always have their number stored in your phone (and in my case on speed dial). I remember the...
Feeding Regime
Resources Feeding Regimes There are a number of different feeding regimens available and it is most important to discuss these with your therapists and health care providers to find an option that will work best for you. Continuous Feeds This is a slow infusion of...
PEG Feeding Tube
Resources What is a Feeding Tube? A feeding tube is a medical device used to provide nutrition to people who cannot take food through their mouth (orally), are unable to swallow safely or cannot take in enough calories orally, so may need additional supplementary...
NG Tube Feeding
Resources What is a Feeding Tube? A feeding tube is a medical device used to provide nutrition to people who cannot take food through their mouth (orally), are unable to swallow safely or cannot take in enough calories orally, so may need additional supplementary...
Eating after Tube Feeding
Resources How long will my child take to eat or drink on their own after having a PEG? The answer to this question, is unfortunately not a one size fits all approach. Feeding difficulties are multifaceted and complex in nature. Children may require supplemental or...
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