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Administration of Enteral Nutrition Aids-Tuesday Tube Facts

Jun 29, 2021 | Tuesday Tube Facts

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The administration of enteral nutrition aids in the restoration of intestinal motility and maintains gastrointestinal integrity and function.[1]

Enteral delivery also minimizes the translocation of bacteria and other organisms, improves wound healing, and decreases the incidence of infection.[1]

References:

  1. Melissa L. Stewart. Interruptions in enteral nutrition delivery in critically ill patients and recommendations for clinical practice. CriticalCareNurse, Aug 2014.

Manual Tube Removal and Dislodgement-Tuesday Tube Facts

Jun 22, 2021 | Tuesday Tube Facts

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Feeding tubes can become dislodged. Patient factors linked to dislodgement include confusion or delirium, which can lead the patient to dislodge or remove the tube manually. [1]

Nasal or orally placed tubes are especially prone to patient removal because they may cause nares discomfort and a tube sensation in the pharynx.[1]

References:

  1. Schallom, Marilyn. “How to Recognize, Prevent, and Troubleshoot Mechanical Complications of Enteral Feeding Tubes.” American Nurse, 23 July 2020.

Liquid Medications & Tube Clogging-Tuesday Tube Facts

Jun 15, 2021 | Tuesday Tube Facts

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Some Liquid medications contribute to tube clogging when exposed to enteral nutrition formula. Liquid syrups, for instance, cause clumping and lead to tube clogging. [1]

lansoprazole oral suspension granules, sucralfate suspension, and mineral oil are known to clog feeding tubes.[1]

References:

  1. Schallom, Marilyn. “How to Recognize, Prevent, and Troubleshoot Mechanical Complications of Enteral Feeding Tubes.” American Nurse, 23 July 2020, www.myamericannurse.com/recognize-prevent-troubleshoot-mechanical-complications-enteral-feeding-tubes/.

The Importance of Nutrition Assessments-Tuesday Tube Facts

Jun 8, 2021 | Tuesday Tube Facts

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Nutrition assessment data provides essential information about whether EN is indicated and can be administered safely. [1]

Nutrition status, including the presence or risk of malnutrition, also influences the effectiveness and safety of implementing EN administration. [1]

References:

  1. Boullata, Joseph I., et al. “ASPEN Safe Practices for Enteral Nutrition Therapy.” Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, vol. 41, no. 1, 2016, pp. 15–103., doi:10.1177/0148607116673053. 

NEVER bolus feed the J-port of a GJ tube-Tuesday Tube Facts

Jun 1, 2021 | Tuesday Tube Facts

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It is important to NEVER bolus feed the J-port of a GJ tube. The intestine is not able to hold as large of a volume as the stomach can.[1]

It is not uncommon to see continuous feeds of 20 hours a day or more with GJ tubes, especially at the beginning of feeding.[1]

References:

  1. Feeding Tube Awareness Foundation. Gastro-Jejunal (GJ) Tubes, 3 Mar. 2020, www.feedingtubeawareness.org/gj-tubes/.