Feeding Tubes Kink After Placement – Tuesday Tube Facts

Oct 22, 2019 | Tuesday Tube Facts

Feeding tubes can kink or knot – even after placement.*

Kinked or knotted feeding tubes must be either repositioned or replaced.*

* Beyer, P.L. Complications of enteral nutrition. In: Matarese, L.E., Gotttschlich, M.M. (eds). Contemporary Nutrition Support Practice: A Clinical Guide. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders; 1998: 216-226.