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follow guidance on the day-to-day aspects of tube feeding, as well as handy tips from other people who are tube feeding, their family and carers. At first, all the information may seem overwhelming but, with practice and support, all of these things will become second nature to you and your family. Nutricia Homeward supports patients to tube
• Tube feeding is used to provide liquid food (nutrition), water (hydration) and medications • Some reasons for a feeding tube are: 1. Difficulty swallowin g
PEG feeding tubes are used in people of all ages who are unable to swallow or have a nutritional intake that is inadequate in meeting their full nutritional requirements long term. PEG feeding can be used to meet a person’s full nutritional needs or can be used alongside oral diet to provide additional nutrition.
What is a PEG feeding tube? PEG stands for Your child can receive special liquid food (feed), fluids and medications through the tube directly into the stomach by passing the mouth and throat. There are other types of gastrostomy feeding tubes. A PEG tube is the preferred type for children having their first gastrostomy tube. CONTENTS 3 ...
To receive nutrition each day, you need to follow a tube feeding plan. The type of liquid nutrition your doctor has ordered is called a formula. The formula gives you calories, protein and nutrients. Your nurse or dietitian can write down your tube feeding plan below.
This booklet provides basic information on how to care for your PEG tube and also includes your feeding regimen. Your dietitian, ward nurse or enteral nutrition clinical nurse specialist will be pleased to help you if you have further queries or concerns.
This booklet is a guide to help you care for and use your PEG feeding tube. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please speak with your doctor, nurse or dietitian.
