Rotating a GJ Tube can cause problems-Tuesday Tube Facts
References:
- Feeding Tube Awareness Foundation. Gastro-Jejunal (GJ) Tubes, 3 Mar. 2020, www.feedingtubeawareness.org/gj-tubes/.
BTF for adult patients-Tuesday Tube Facts
Did you know…?
Common indications for Blenderized Tube Feeding (BTF) with adult patients typically includes patients who are expected to be on tube feeding long term.[1]
Typical conditions/disease states include, Oncology, Stroke, ALS, Dysphagia, and TBI. BTF is commonly used in Acute Care, Post Acute Care, and Outpatient settings.[3]
References:
1. Johnson , Teresa, director. Blenderized Tube Feeding for Adult Enteral Nutrition Patients. YouTube, ASPEN , 3 Nov. 2020.
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX1lVPWQk_w&t=1s.
Clog Require Intervention-Tuesday Tube Facts
Did you know…?
In one study of Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) patients, feeding tube dysfunction (including clogging) was the most common complication requiring intervention by a healthcare provider.[1]
The study found that 25% of HEN patients experienced a clogged feeding tube.[1]
References:
- Crosby, J. and Duerksen, D.R. (2007), A Prospective Study of Tube‐ and Feeding‐Related Complications in Patients Receiving Long‐Term Home Enteral Nutrition. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr, 31: 274-277. doi:10.1177/0148607107031004274
61% HEN Clogging-Tuesday Tube Facts
Did you know…?
In one study of Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) patients, only 39% never experienced a clogged feeding tube.[1]
Feeding tubes less than 14 French in diameter were more likely to clog than those larger than 14 French.[1]
References:
- Epp, L.M., Salonen, B.R., Hurt, R.T. and Mundi, M.S. (2019), Cross‐sectional Evaluation of Home Enteral Nutrition Practice in the United States in the Context of the New Enteral Connectors. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 43: 1020-1027. doi:10.1002/jpen.1510
EN in Home Care-Tuesday Tube Facts
Did you know…?
About 13% of home care patients receive enteral nutrition, according to the National Home Infusion Association (NHIA).[1]
References:
- Guenter, P., Read, J. ASPEN Enteral Nutrition by the Numbers: EN Data Across the Healthcare Continuum. American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. 2017.
- Mundi, M.S., Pattisson, A., McMahon, M.T., Davidson, J., Hurt, R.T. Prevalence of home parenteral and enteral nutrition in the United States. Nutrition in Clinical Practice. 2017. 32:799-805.
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