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Water Not Effective-Tuesday Tube Facts

Apr 2, 2021

Did you know…?

In one study, water was found to clear clogged tubes only 20% of the time.[1]

Even with regular water flushes, tubes can still clog at a rate of 15%.[2]

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References:

  1. Garrison, C. M. Enteral Feeding Tube Clogging: What Are the Causes and What Are the Answers? A Bench Top Analysis. Nutrition in Clinical Practice. 2018. 33(1):147-150.
  2. Dandeles, L. and Lodolee, A. Efficacy of Agents to Prevent and Treat Enteral Feeding Tube Clogs. The Annals of Pharmacotherapy. 2011. 45:676-680.