#Right Feeding Tube

[kdlmedtech]

Choosing the Best Feeding Tubes for Your Patient’s Needs

Choosing the right feeding tube for a patient is important. It can make a big difference in their comfort, health, and overall care. There are many types of feeding tubes, and each one is designed for different needs. In this guide, we’ll compare different feeding tubes, explain what to consider when choosing one, and help you understand the materials and designs available.

Understanding the Different Types of Feeding Tubes

Feeding tubes come in several types. Here’s a simple look at the most common ones:

Nasogastric (NG) Tubes Nasogastric tubes are put in through the nose and go down to the stomach. They are usually used for short-term feeding, like after surgery or during a short illness. NG tubes are easy to place and remove, but they can be uncomfortable, especially if used for a long time. They can also slip out of place easily.

Gastrostomy (G-Tube) Gastrostomy tubes, or G-tubes, are inserted directly into the stomach through the abdomen. They are meant for long-term feeding. G-tubes stay in place better than NG tubes and are more comfortable over time. However, they require surgery to be put in, which comes with some risks like infection.

Jejunostomy (J-Tube) Jejunostomy tubes, or J-tubes, are similar to G-tubes but are inserted into the small intestine instead of the stomach. They are used for patients with severe stomach problems or those who can’t have food go into their stomach. J-tubes work well for these patients, but they are more complicated to care for.

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tubes PEG tubes are a type of G-tube that are placed using a camera (endoscope) in a less invasive procedure. They are used for long-term feeding and are similar to G-tubes in many ways. The main benefit is that they are easier to put in, so recovery is faster. However, there is still a chance of complications like infection.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Feeding Tubes

There are several things to think about when choosing a feeding tube. These will help you find the best option for your patient.

Patient’s Medical Condition The patient’s health condition is the most important factor. For example, patients with trouble swallowing might do well with a G-tube or PEG tube, while those with severe stomach problems may need a J-tube. Knowing the patient’s specific needs will help you choose the right tube.

Duration of Tube Feeding Think about how long the patient will need the tube. NG tubes are good for short-term use because they are easy to put in and take out. But for long-term feeding, a more permanent option like a G-tube, J-tube, or PEG tube is better. These tubes are more stable and comfortable over time.

Comfort and Quality of Life Patient comfort is key. Low-profile tubes, often called “button tubes,” are small and sit close to the skin, making them more comfortable and easier to hide under clothes. They also allow patients to move around more easily. It’s important to consider how easy it is for the patient or caregiver to manage the tube, as this will affect daily life.

Ease of Use and Maintenance Different tubes require different levels of care. For example, NG tubes are simple to insert and remove, while J-tubes need more specialized care. Consider how much support the patient has when choosing a tube, as proper care is important to avoid problems like infections or blockages.

Comparing Feeding Tube Products by Material and Design

Feeding tubes are made from different materials and come in various designs. Here’s a look at what you need to know:

Silicone vs. Polyurethane Tubes Feeding tubes are usually made from silicone or polyurethane. Silicone tubes are flexible and comfortable, making them a good choice for long-term use. However, they might not last as long as polyurethane tubes, which are stronger and more durable. Polyurethane tubes are also thinner, which can make them easier to insert, but they may not be as comfortable.

Single vs. Double Lumen Tubes Feeding tubes can have one channel (single lumen) or two channels (double lumen). Single lumen tubes are simple and easy to manage. Double lumen tubes offer more functions, like giving medication through one channel while feeding through the other. This can be helpful for patients with complex care needs.

Low-Profile Tubes (Button Tubes) Low-profile tubes are designed to sit close to the skin, making them less likely to be pulled out and less noticeable under clothing. These tubes are often chosen by patients who want to be more active. While they might need to be replaced more often due to their design, the extra comfort and ease of use can be worth it.

Additional Considerations and Services

When choosing a feeding tube, there are other things to think about beyond the tube itself.

Cost and Insurance Coverage The cost of feeding tubes can vary, depending on the type and brand. Some types of tubes may be covered by insurance, but it’s important to check what coverage is provided and what costs you may need to pay yourself.

Manufacturer Support and Warranty Some companies offer extra support, like customer service hotlines, educational materials, and warranties on their products. Choosing a top feeding tube manufacturer that offers good support can be reassuring, especially if you have any issues with the tube.

Nutritional Services and Accessories Patients with feeding tubes often need special nutrition formulas and tools, like syringes, extension sets, and feeding pumps. Working with a dietitian or healthcare provider can help make sure the patient gets the right nutrition and that all the accessories work well with the chosen tube.

Conclusion

Choosing the right feeding tube for your patient is an important decision. By thinking about the patient’s health, comfort, and the type of tube that will work best, you can make an informed choice. It’s also important to consider the costs, support services, and any extra needs the patient might have. Always work with healthcare providers to make sure you’re choosing the best tube for your patient’s needs, so they can have the best possible care and comfort.

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[irregularbillcipher]

the baby is over this weekend so we’re watching a lot of bluey and my emotional state is so fragile that the episode where bingo is in the hospital almost made me cry

[trans-axolotl]

having a lot of thoughts about eating disorders + how some of us end up developing chronic illnesses directly because of the physical effects of our eating disorders and how Cruel doctors can be about that and just trying to untangle so much shame and blame from that experience rn

[engagemythrusters]

domino twins

[ghostickle]

Fun fact ur ferritin should be 30-50

Mines 7 :)

[slippery-minghus]

grnuinely, how are you supposed to eat when your body won't tell you it's hungry. dafuq

[sashabunnie]

Sorry we haven't updated in a while, we've been very busy with our health and getting treatment for our gastroparesis. We got an nj tube to help with nutrition. Thanks for the support!❤️❤️❤️ Will update in a bit.

(photos edited for privacy)

[autisticlenaluthor]

I'd just like to thank Taylor Swift because at 3am I woke up with a stomach ache from my tube feeds and my only thought was "Taylor would want you to turn it down" so I deliriously turned down the infusion speed and ran trickle feeds instead and when I woke up again I felt better, so thank you for that queen

[themoonking]

there is no such thing as a “low maintenance pet”, only different maintenance.

dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, birds, small mammals, et cetera all have different needs, and your individual lifestyle may be better suited to meeting the needs of one more than another. you may be able to properly care for a cat but not a fish, or a fish but not a rabbit, or a rabbit but not a bird, and so on, but that doesn’t make any pet “easier” to care for than another. it doesn’t make any pet need less care and attention than another.

promoting any pet as “low maintenance” leads to neglect at best and abuse at worst.

[idrawtoomuch-gw2]

sometimes when figuring out details for a character you have to sit and read various health/hospital sites for really specific medical info and just have to trust what it says and hope whatever you're looking at fits

[nogooddeetz]

i’ve been listening to what the world needs on a loop today. what does that say about me or my current headspace, do you think?

[thisisthevoice]

america's relationship with death is absolutely Fucked. i really enjoy the ICU/critical care setting but i don't think i can stand to crack 80 year old meemaw's ribs and see her get intubated just so she can live in pain for a few more hours. the way we torture our loved ones at the end of life is a sick joke. i think this is a big part of why i feel drawn to hospice, death is an inevitable and natural thing, not something to be feared; i don't wish to participate in medical torture trying to thwart it. i'd rather keep people comfortable as they move on to whatever comes after this

[sadlazzle]

man i keep losing weight n it’s starting 2 bother me. doesn’t rlly help tht im eating on average 1 meal a day n that meal is typically scrambled eggs cause i can eat fuck all else rn without worrying it’s getting stuck in my new Wisdom Hole tm

[fanaroff]

Dp x DC Prompt: Space Like An Ocean

An alien had taken up residence outside of the Watchtower. Its first appearance immediately started a panic with most of the heroes that could survive in space converging on the station to see whether it was friend or foe. In the end, it did not seem either.

In fact, it seemed fine with just basking and napping wrapped around parts of the Watchtower that made up the outside. It wasn’t the size of the Watchtower, but off and on it was a very near thing.

Humanoid, yet distinctly inhuman. White whispy hair sat atop its head, pointed ears, and the only feature that could be made out of its face were two bright green glowing eyes. A color that sent Batman into a research frenzy. Its skin was void-dark. Almost looking as if a piece of space itself had separated from the cosmos and took and almost snake-like form. Or maybe an eel?

The most notable thing about the creature were its injuries. Multiple lacerations covered it, leaking a green that never touched the Watchtower and seemed to evaporate not long after leaving its body. Any silent attempts to collect it for study and to figure out what it was were met with emotionless green eyes and a bare hint of fang. They backed off quickly.

Flash liked to call it a mer-eel. “Cause it’s got an almost human torso, two arms, and the rest just kind of curls up!”

Wonder Woman was unimpressed with this. “That would suggest it is more like a naga.”

To which Green Lantern replied, “No, no, he’s right. There’s an almost white fin-like bit that goes down the tail like an eel’s does.”

Any more attempts to identify the creature led to nothing and soon the “eel” became a silent fixture of the Watchtower.

It was ages later when Zatanna entered the Watchtower to discuss a completely non-connected case when she stumbled immediately upon leaving the Zeta Tube and had to lean against a wall, breathing heavily.

“Something feels like Death.” Was all she could get out before her eyes rolled into the back of her head and she dropped to the ground. She wouldn’t wake up, dead asleep. Immediate worry all around lead to Justice League Dark being contacted in full.

Constantine with Deadman in tow were ultimately the ones to solve the mystery. It took but a moment for Deadman to be seen thanks to Constantine’s “magic” and awe was the first thing apparent on his face. Deadman didn’t even need to leave the Watchtower to know what it was.

“Oh,” he whispered like a prayer. “So that’s where he goes when he takes a break.”

Queue questioning.

“He” turned out to be Phantom, the Ghost King who had apparently decided the Watchtower was a perfect basking spot. Confusion was abound at this.

“No, see,” Deadman tried to explain. “He has two Obsessions and the Watchtower feeds into both. Heroes who protect, as he is a protector spirit himself and probably feels a kinship, and space.”

Constantine and Deadman explained as best as they could, but when the questions finally settled, the last was “Why isn’t Constantine affected like Zatanna? Why aren’t the rest of them affected like Zatanna?”

“That’s easy!” Deadman piped. “None of you are attuned to death magic! I’m a ghost, he’s my King. Zatanna is a magician with experience in most magics. And Constantine doesn’t own enough of his soul to feel the death!”

In the end, a request from Deadman was all it took for things to change. With barely a rumble, Phantom pulled himself from the Watchtower and drifted far enough away for his aura to no longer affect Zatanna. The heroes could only watch in awe as the eel-like god returned to the open ocean of space.

Addition:

There were a giant green eyes observing the conference room. Every hero inside was frozen in place, staring back at the eyes and trying their best not to move a muscle. Phantom had moved from atop the station. Phantom had acknowledged them. Phantom was staring at them from a window of the Watchtower.

No one knew why he was there. Just that suddenly he was. The bright green lighting the entire room with its shine was the only warning they got. They stared. He stared.

Slowly, he moved. A hand-shape pointed with a claw. They were confused. The hand made a pointing motion again.

The table?

Ah. Several shards of kryptonite sat on the table. The topic of the discussion as someone had somehow gotten ahold of the shards and used them against Superman. They needed to know who supplied them.

The hand pointed again.

Why did Phantom want the shards?

Apparently, it wasn’t up to them to question as the pointing hand phased into the room, palm up. Waiting. No one moved for a moment until a white narrowed slit formed in Phantom’s eyes.

Green Lantern was quick to grab the shards (Batman made a token protest, those were his damn it) and placed them in the palm. He shivered as his finger brushed the skin, ice cold washing up and down his spine.

The hand closed, retracted and approached the face. The eyes stared as a large mouth opened (fangs, sharp sharp fangs laid in green) and a tongue popped out. The shards were placed on the tongue and the mouth closed with a sharp crunch.

Phantom grinned almost smugly before he drifted away from the window and back to the top of the Watchtower.

“Did- Did Phantom just ask for a snack?”

[evilminji]

Been Watching Weird Fruit Explorer(?)... and I just...

W-Who let Bored Danny have BooTube?

Sorry, YOU-Tube. He has TWO Apps now. BooTube is bigger. Way more random, yet... somehow more niche? Meh. It's what happens when you get billions of billions of people who all have their own Obsessions to rant over, on a site.

Ember's channel is pretty lit, tho, ngl.

He stopped using YOU-Tube almost overnight. Too many ads, weird algorithmic pushiness. No thanks. It was too small and too "trying to take my money". You know?

Buuuuut? See.... TUCKER is the Tech guy.

Coding and that sort of stuff. HE does hands on work. You want a toaster? He can MAKE you a toaster! With LAZERS! Runs off The Goo! But a program? Eeeeeeeh? Hit it with hammer maybe? Monkey make fire? Hit with stick? Blergh.

Yeah, he can SORTA push through.

But he suuuucks.

And like... he had a headache, okay? His project had just, quiet literally, exploded in his face. So when he looked at his phone? All the apps were blobs. He clicked the one that LOOKED kinda right. Shoved his arm in his phone and brute forced a channel set up.

He figured he could ramble about Space!

It's not like he cared is anyone LISTENS or not! It's a "for him" thing, you know? Like a diary. But more... putting on a ☆~show~☆?

So he rambles from the floor of his Lair's Lab, crashs and wails in the distance, green sky occasionally visible as he lazily floats by windows. Dropping... juuuust past human knowledge understanding of Space. Talking like he's STUDYING somewhere. Referencing PAPERS no human will ever be able to find.

But a few they WILL.

Some of which, are currently? Only half written.

But then? Oh YEAH... he should eat! You know... Sam keeps bringing him fruits and veggies and stuff from her internship at that Botanical Lair. Stuff never seen before of Earth. Or hasn't been seen in centuries.

Again, like, a FEW that? Randomly? Have???

He picks up something sharply purple, bright orange insides. Crisp crunch. He makes a face. And starts to ramble about it, distracted from Space. "Weirdly mushroom-y" he notes. "Kinda bubblegum sweet? But like... CHEAP bubblegum. Like it hits you all at once and is kinda chemically. But it disappears real fast? Huh. Spicy too..."

It's the first video on the Playlist. One of hundreds. Two of the green Lanterns RECONIZE that fruit ad HIGHLY toxic to humans, can't recognize what planet they're seeing. Or how this alien teen got himself on YouTube.

He seems... unaware of how incredibly famous he's become.

But his strange techno Pharoah friend has not. HE is both perfectly aware and apparently amused. Has taken to feeding him rare and hazardous flora and fauna, to see if it tastes good.

....there have been an alarming number of plants from dead planets.

And the comments the kid makes? Alarming as hell.

Sam's just pleased everybody's getting their greens. Danny's glad him n tuck get to hang and do "try weird foods and fuck around, bro time". They've made lazers! Talked about stuff! Debated why Martian Manhunter is THE superior Justice League member.

Danny understands. Wonder Woman is a BAMF. But he's biased, Tucker. He doesn't CARE if she has a sword and flowy, impressive locks! Shape-shifting telepath! From MARS!!! *imaginary mic drop*

And Tucker? Is conquering the YouTube scene with this charming, weird, relatable young alien. Who rambles about Space, debates nerd stuff, eats weird plants and describes them, and makes sci-fi technology! Theme? WHAT THEME? Phantom is a weird channel, man. You never know what you'll find!

And no one can get rid of it.

Believe them, governments have TRIED. Censorship? Not possible. Not without removing the whole SITE.

[sundrop-writes]

How would Spencer react to the f!reader eating a sucker in a very provocative way during a meeting?

I decided to change this up a bit. Rather than it being during a meeting, it's just randomly around the office because eating a sucker/lollipop during a meeting would be annoying af.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy!

How would Spencer Reid react to you teasing him with a lollipop?

Warnings: reader can definitely be interpreted as gender neutral because there isn't much description of them beyond their mouth (sorry if that isn't what you wanted lmao); this is very sensual/smutty toned (but there is no sex scenes); Spencer is thinking about sex acts/is having sexual fantasies about the reader; heavy sexual innuendo; definitely leans more toward Sub!Spencer; I was thinking of S4/S5 Spencer when I wrote this but you can imagine any Spencer; background Morcia; implications of Spencer masturbating in the bathroom at work. Reader loves teasing Spencer - idk what else. Not really proofread.

"Oooh, what's this?" You asked, walking up to see a large bowl of candy sitting in the middle of Morgan's desk.

"Leftovers from Halloween." Prentiss explained, not looking up from the file that she was reading. "Of course, Garcia put them on Morgan's desk. What was it that she said?"

"A little something sweet for my something sweet." JJ recited the words from her place at the coffee machine with a laugh.

"Oh, he is gonna love that when he comes in." You chuckled.

You knew that he wasn't going to eat all of it himself, and Garcia likely intended it as a pick-n-go for the office anyway - so you took a careful glance into the bowl and then picket an appealing round lollipop. A blow-pop, you quickly realized. Very nice. You knew the gum in the middle was crappy, but you would have fun seeing how long it would take to get to it, and it was cherry flavoured - one of your favourite candy flavours.

You grabbed it up and a few others to slip into your desk drawers, along with taking a few packets of M&Ms for your favourite desk neighbour. When you walked over to your desk that was in front of his, you tossed the candy so that it hit the front of his chest, and Spencer jumped violently, having been scared right out of his concentration from whatever he was reading. A thick academic paper, from the looks of it.

You heard Emily's nasel chuckle in from behind you at how hard he had jumped.

"Good morning." You greeted him with a wide smile as he glared at you, but took the candy and began opening it anyway.

"Yeah." He scoffed.

"You're welcome." You also said, nodding toward the candy in his hand.

"Did you know that M&Ms shortly after their creation, M&Ms were exclusively distributed to the US military during World War II as a part of soldier's rations?" Spencer stated, giving another one of his 'fun facts'.

"Due to the candy coating making them far less perishable, and far easier to transport due to the fact that they were less likely to melt. At the time, they were packaged in cardboard tubes and featured a violet colour among the candies. And that's how they became famously known as 'the candy that melts in your mouth, not in your hand'." Spencer explained, the last words becoming muffled as he stuffed some of the candy into his mouth.

"And now they have gone from feeding soldiers to being the breakfast of a skinny little genius like you." You joked, unwrapping your lollipop and raising it to your lips.

You were one of the people who joked about it, but you secretly loved the fact that he was skinny. You would never tell, but you imagined pinning him down and him not being able to get away because of his lack of muscle.

Spencer would have made some clever reply, but instead, his eyes became locked on your lips.

Watching your lips gently wrap around the roundness of the lollipop immediately sparked something in him. From that moment, his eyes focused on nothing but your mouth, and he absolutely lost all train of thought - including the fact that he had been reading something before you even sat down.

It wasn't even intentional at first. At first, you were just enjoying a random sweet treat at seven o'clock in the morning, going about small things like taking off your jacket and getting the files organized on your desk, and when you looked up to ask Reid if he had a spare red pen that you could use to mark off some things - that was when you noticed it.

That far off, glassy look in his eye that you had never seen before.

He was staring at your lips, hard, clearly not even realizing that he was doing it - at this point, the candy had just barely stained the inner part of your mouth red, and he was being driven insane, imagining himself running his thumb or even the head of his leaking cock along that spot, feeling the pure softness of your lips, having your sweet tongue reach out to meet the throbbing head of his-

"Reid?"

The sudden sound of your voice seemed to shake him from this daydream.

You pulled the lollipop from your mouth with a wet smack, and he swallowed a whimper - it was a sound so subtle that you wouldn't have been able to hear it if you hadn't been carefully listening. You clenched your jaw, suppressing a smirk. You didn't want him to know that he had been caught. Not yet.

"Um - ah - yeah?" He stuttered out, quickly looking back down at the papers in the middle of his desk, trying not to make it seem like he had been staring at you so blatantly.

"Can I borrow a red pen?" You asked, trying to give him your best look of feigned innocence as you placed the cherry red bulb back to your lips while waiting for his answer, gently tracing your tongue around it.

You loved the way his eyes clung to this action like a magnet, his own lips dropping open slightly as he let out a hot breath in awe, his pupils blown wide.

His pants were suddenly very tight.

Spencer had to purposefully tear his eyes away from your mouth when you began oh-so-slowly teasing the lollipop in and out of your lips, forcing him to perfectly picture the round head of his cock fucking between those perfect cherry lips.

He frantically looked around his desk, and grabbed the first pen with a red cap that he could find.

"Here you go." He mumbled, tossing it onto your desk, not even bothering to hand it to you.

He then grabbed his messenger bag from underneath his desk and so subtly placed it at his front while he scrambled off toward the bathroom. You simply let out a laugh and then shoved the candy into your mouth fully, looking back down at your files and getting to work.

Spencer could only pray that you would be done with the lollipop by the time he got back.

A/N: Okay this definitely turned more into the style of a blurb, but what I love about writing requests right in my inbox is that I don't need to do a super defined style, I can just write whatever comes off the top of my head and I don't have to worry about over-editing stuff. It's great for creativity and it's almost like a writing exercise? Anyway, I had a lot of fun with this.

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