Survey on Nutrition Delivery – Tuesday Tube Facts

A survey about nutrition delivery in critically ill Covid-19 patients found 83% of caregivers attempted to feed by the intragastric route, but only 9% indicated that energy/protein needs were achieved in their patients.[1]

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G Tube and blockage-Tuesday Tube Facts

Gastrostomy tubes may become blocked by gastric mucosal overgrowth, which requires surgery. Tube blockage or intraperitoneal leakage can be assessed using water-soluble contrast.[1]

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Administration of Enteral Nutrition Aids-Tuesday Tube Facts

The administration of enteral nutrition aids in the restoration of intestinal motility and maintains gastrointestinal integrity and function.[1]

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GJ and G Tube Complication Rates (3)-Tuesday Tube Facts

GJ tube complications were more likely to require specialist involvement and have a higher cost charged to patients compared to G tubes.[1]

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GJ and G Tube Complication Rates (2)-Tuesday Tube Facts

Although gastrostomy (G) tubes and gastrojejunostomy (GJ) tubes had similar complication rates and emergency department visits, GJ tube complications were more likely to result in intervention by radiology.[1]

References:

Survey on Nutrition Delivery – Tuesday Tube Facts

A survey about nutrition delivery in critically ill Covid-19 patients found 83% of caregivers attempted to feed by the intragastric route, but only 9% indicated that energy/protein needs were achieved in their patients.[1]

G Tube and blockage-Tuesday Tube Facts

Gastrostomy tubes may become blocked by gastric mucosal overgrowth, which requires surgery. Tube blockage or intraperitoneal leakage can be assessed using water-soluble contrast.[1]

Administration of Enteral Nutrition Aids-Tuesday Tube Facts

The administration of enteral nutrition aids in the restoration of intestinal motility and maintains gastrointestinal integrity and function.[1]

GJ and G Tube Complication Rates (3)-Tuesday Tube Facts

GJ tube complications were more likely to require specialist involvement and have a higher cost charged to patients compared to G tubes.[1]

GJ and G Tube Complication Rates (2)-Tuesday Tube Facts

Although gastrostomy (G) tubes and gastrojejunostomy (GJ) tubes had similar complication rates and emergency department visits, GJ tube complications were more likely to result in intervention by radiology.[1]