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1. Buckey, R. and Heisa, S. “The TubeClear Study: Clinical Study of Mechanical Enteral Tube Declogging.” Aug. 2021.
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3. Oley Foundation Member Survey: Enteral Feeding Tube Clogging and Resolution. In: Actuated Medical, Inc.; 2015.
4. Garrison, C. M., “Enteral Feeding Tube Clogging: What Are the Causes and What Are the Answers? A Bench Top Analysis.” Nutrition in Clinical Practice. 2018; 33(1):147-150.
5. Actuated Medical, Inc. Internal Test Report Doc. No. 1100791569-002.

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Healthcare Practitioner Data Sheet Sources

1. Garrison, C. M., “Enteral Feeding Tube Clogging: What Are the Causes and What Are the Answers? A Bench Top Analysis.” Nutrition in Clinical Practice. 2018; 33(1):147-150.

2. Garrison, C. M., “Enteral Feeding Tube Clogging: What Are the Causes and What Are the Answers? A Bench Top Analysis.” Nutrition in Clinical Practice. 2018; 33(1):147-150.

3. Stewart, Melissa L. “Interruptions in Enteral Nutrition Delivery in Critically Ill Patients and Recommendations for Clinical Practice.” Critical Care Nurse. 2014; 34(4):14-22.

4. Actuated Medical, Inc. Internal Test Report Doc. No. 1100791569-002.

5. Actuated Medical, Inc. Internal Test Report Doc. No. 1100791569-000.

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Extended Care Practitioner Data Sheet Sources

  1. Actuated Medical, Inc. Internal Test Report Doc. No. 1100791569-000.
  2. Actuated Medical, Inc. Internal Test Report 1100791569-002.
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Factors the contribute to tube clogging pt.2 – Tuesday Tube Facts

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Many factors (e.g., insufficient water flushes, contaminated formula, aspiration for gastric residuals, and improper medication preparation and administration) can contribute to the risk of tube clogging.[1]

References:

  1. Escuro, A.A., Burns, B., McLaughlin, K., Lopez, R. and Cresci, G.A. (2020), Dietitians’ Evaluation of Clearing Luminal Occlusions of Gunk (DECLOG): A Pilot Feasibility Study. Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 35: 142-148. https://doi.org/10.1002/ncp.10318

Uncertainty in Literature about Enteral Nutrition – Tuesday Tube Facts

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Uncertainty in the literature about feeding tube choices, practices, and transitions requires clinicians to draw on incomplete and sometimes conflicting evidence, personal experience, economic realities, and compassion to deliver supportive care.[1]

References:

  1. Abdelhadi, R.A., Rempel, G., Sevilla, W., Turner, J.M., Quet, J., Nelson, A., Rahe, K., Wilhelm, R., Larocque, J., Guenter, P. and (2021), Transitioning From Nasogastric Feeding Tube to Gastrostomy Tube in Pediatric Patients: A Survey on Decision-Making and Practice. Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 36: 654 664. https://doi.org/10.1002/ncp.10603

EN for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer – Tuesday Tube Facts

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Head & neck cancer and the treatment modalities have significant nutritional impacts. Patients often need nutrition support which can include enteral nutrition. The type of feeding tube placed, when the EN begins, and the type of formula can all impact patient clinical outcomes.[1]

References:

  1. Heneghen, Lisa, MPH, RDN, SNSC, CSO. Enteral Nutrition for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer. ASPEN Videos and Podcasts. 2022; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YjOwB3cuPg