The first surgery led to a second surgery after experiencing complications. In June, doctors had to insert feeding tubes. "All I could do was drink smoothies. You may think that sounds great ...
Tube feeding involves giving a liquid dietary formula through a flexible tube inserted into the digestive tract. It is used when patients can’t get enough nutrition by eating. Feeding tubes ...
Jessie Sharp, 29, has gastroparesis which means she can’t process food properly and has to rely on a feeding tube and gastric ...
Orogastric and nasogastric tubes are used for both decompression and feeding in the NICU. The placement and use of these tubes are one of the most frequent nursing procedures in the NICU.
Study using a new, child-friendly scale found patients up to age 2 had smaller mouth openings than healthy peers, risking ...