Fluoroscopy EAD Replacement Costs – Tuesday Tube Facts

Dec 3, 2019

Did you know…?

Using fluoroscopy to replace a clogged feeding tube can cost as much as $1,000.[1]

In addition, replacement often exposes the patient to additional radiation.[2]

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References:

Fisher C, Blalock B. Clogged feeding tubes: a clinician’s thorn. Pract Gastroenterol. 2014;38:16-22.
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.