Mar 1, 2022 | Tuesday Tube Facts
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Among EN-related readmissions, 44.6% (33/72) documented enteral access device-related issues, 40.5% (30/74) cited symptoms attributed to EN, and 14.9% (11/74) attributed sodium imbalance from dehydration.[1]
References:
- Palchaudhuri, S, Mehta, SJ, Snider, CK, et al. Causes of readmissions for patients discharged on enteral nutrition. J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2022; 1- 5. doi:10.1002/jpen.2331
Nov 16, 2021 | Tuesday Tube Facts
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Mechanical de-clogging was found to be far more effective than any other method of clearing a clog. During the study, no resident required a tube replacement due to an unresolved clog. [1]
References:
- Buckley, Robert, and Steve Heisa. “Clinical Study of Mechanical Enteral Tube Declogging.” The TubeClear System, Aug. 2021.
Oct 5, 2021 | Tuesday Tube Facts
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It is important to check which medications should be given through the G-port and/or the J-port. Some medications can only be absorbed in the stomach, therefore, they must be given through the G-port. Others can be given safely through either port.[1]
References:
- Feeding Tube Awareness Foundation. Gastro-Jejunal (GJ) Tubes, 3 Mar. 2020, www.feedingtubeawareness.org/gj-tubes/.
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