Factors such as narrow tube internal diameter, longer feeding tubes, tube tip location, slow feeding infusion rates, and formation of EN formula precipitate from contact with acidic gastric secretions contribute to the risk of tube clogging.[1]

References:

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

Factors that contribute to tube clogging pt.1 – Tuesday Tube Facts