What To Expect From A Feeding Tube Insertion Procedure

Tips For Caring For The Tube

The best tip for patients when they are caring for their feeding tube is to wash their hands thoroughly first. They should do so with soap and water for a minimum of twenty seconds. However, if this is not feasible, patients can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer instead. In both cases, their hands must be clean and dry before working with the tube. Another major tip for caring for a feeding tube is to prevent clogs. This is a common and significant problem for patients with a feeding tube. Thankfully, it is manageable. Patients should flush their feeding tube with water before and after they use it. Ideally, they should also flush the tube with water when they take medication and at least once on days that they do not use it too.

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