95% obstruction of feeding tubes – Tuesday Tube Facts

Apr 19, 2022 | Tuesday Tube Facts

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Obstruction in feeding tubes was reported in 95% of the admixtures with incompatibility.[1]

Managing the schedule of administration of nutrition and medication, and giving enough interval time between medications will theoretically reduce the incidence of medication-nutrition interactions, and diminish incompatibilities that cause obstructions.[1]

References:

Hosam Mohammed Alsamet, Considerations regarding oral medications delivery to patients on nasoenteral tubes, Nutrition Clinique et Métabolisme, Volume 36, Issue 1, 2022, Pages 21-27, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nupar.2021.09.002.

Mixing Meds Causes Clogs-Tuesday Tube Facts

Apr 2, 2021 | Tuesday Tube Facts

Did you know…?

Mixing medication with formula may result in clogging.[1]

One study found that of 24 incompatible drug-formula mixtures, 23 (96%) resulted in tube obstruction.[1]

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References:

Boullata, J. Drug Administration Through an Enteral Feeding Tube: The rationale behind the guidelines. The American Journal of Nursing. 2009. 109(10), 34-43.