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Value of nutrition support – Tuesday Tube Facts

Apr 12, 2022 | Tuesday Tube Facts

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Delivery of nutrition support to patients at nutrition risk could save the Medicare program up to $580 million per year by shortening the length of stay and complication avoidance.[1]

References:

  1. Tyler, R., Barrocas, A., Guenter, P., Araujo Torres, K., Bechtold, M.L., Chan, L.-N., Collier, B., Collins, N.A., Evans, D.C., Godamunne, K., Hamilton, C., Hernandez, B.J.D., Mirtallo, J.M., Nadeau, W.J., Partridge, J., Perugini, M., Valladares, A. and (2020), Value of Nutrition Support Therapy: Impact on Clinical and Economic Outcomes in the United States. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 44: 395-406. https://doi.org/10.1002/jpen.1768

NG Tube Complications-Tuesday Tube Facts

Jul 27, 2021 | Tuesday Tube Facts

According to recent reviews of tube insertions, the risk of misplacing an NG tube into the airway may reach 2% or higher when tubes are inserted blindly.[1]

References:

  1. Powers, J, Brown, B, Lyman, B, et al. Development of a competency model for placement and verification of nasogastric and nasoenteric feeding tubes for adult hospitalized patients. Nutr. Clin. Pract. 2021; 36: 517– 533. https://doi.org/10.1002/ncp.10671

PEG fewer complications-Tuesday Tube Facts

Apr 2, 2021 | Tuesday Tube Facts

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Surgical gastrostomy has the highest total complication rate of 29% compared to approximately 15% for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) or radiological gastrostomy.[1]

Complications may include tube blockage, infection, or abscess among others.[1]

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References:

  1. Karthikumar, Balasubramanian et al. “Percutaneous gastrostomy placement by intervention radiology: Techniques and outcome.” The Indian journal of radiology & imaging vol. 28,2 (2018): 225-231. doi:10.4103/ijri.IJRI_393_17

Malnutrition Prevalent in Older Adults – Tuesday Tube Facts

Mar 17, 2020 | Tuesday Tube Facts

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Malnutrition is highest among older adults (65+). Hospital stays with malnutrition are 2x longer than those without.[1]

Patients treated for Covid-19 may require a feeding tube to help supplement their nutrition to fight the infection.[2] Keeping these tubes clear by proactively using the TubeClear system may help maintain feeding tube flow so these patients keep getting the nutrition they need for recovery.[3]

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References:

  1. Barrett ML, Bailey MK, Owens PL. “Non-maternal and Non-neonatal Inpatient Stays in the United States Involving Malnutrition.” U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 2016. https://hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/HCUPMalnutritionHospReport_083018.pdf
  2. Garcia-Navarro, Lulu, host. “What Is The Treatment For COVID-19 Patients? A Doctor Explains.” Weekend Edition Sunday, NPR. March 15, 2020. https://www.npr.org/2020/03/15/816042230/what-is-the-treatment-for-covid-19-patients-a-doctor-explains
  3. Actuated Medical Inc. TubeClear Prophylactic Test Report: 1100791569, Rev002. 2019.

Greater Force on Partially Clogged Feeding Tubes – Tuesday Tube Facts

Feb 18, 2020 | Tuesday Tube Facts

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A partially clogged feeding tube may require nearly 5.5x greater force on the syringe than a completely clear feeding tube.[1]

Prevention is the recommended method for dealing with clogged feeding tubes.[2]

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References:

  1. Actuated Medical, Inc. (2019, September 20). Syringe Force on Clogged Feeding Tubes [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.tubeclear.com/2019/09/30/syringe-force-on-clogged-feeding-tubes/.
  2. Boullata, J. I., Carrera, A. L., Harvey, L. , Escuro, A. A., Hudson, L. , Mays, A. , McGinnis, C. , Wessel, J. J., Bajpai, S. , Beebe, M. L., Kinn, T. J., Klang, M. G., Lord, L. , Martin, K. , Pompeii‐Wolfe, C. , Sullivan, J. , Wood, A. , Malone, A. , Guenter, P. and , (2017), ASPEN Safe Practices for Enteral Nutrition Therapy. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 41: 15-103 0148607116673053. doi:1177/0148607116673053.