Gastrostomy feeding tubes, or G-tubes, are small tubes that go directly into the stomach through the skin on the torso. For children, these tubes are usually placed while asleep under general ...

The thought of managing a gastrostomy tube, or G-tube, at home can be scary. This video streamlines the process and offers tips and techniques to aid both the person and the family caregiver managing ...

The thought of managing a gastrostomy tube, or G-tube, at home can be scary. This video streamlines the process and offers tips and techniques to aid both the person and the family caregiver managing ...

Immediately after gastrostomy tube insertion ... Reprinted with permission from The Decision to Place a Feeding Tube. Kids With Tubes News. 2000:12–13, a support group for parents and caregivers ...

Administer medications via the oral route when possible. Determine the enteral feeding tube size (e.g., small bore or large bore), insertion site (e.g., nasal or percutaneous), tip location (e.g ...

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We’re About to Visit a Foreign Country With Our Toddler. I’m Worried There Won’t Be Snacks.

It’s draining. It’s mentally and physically draining because we can’t trust the staffing. I honestly wish that Kapiolani would put their patient safety first and bring ...