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Home blended food for tube feeding is the use of food that has been blended to a consistency that can be given through a gastrostomy feeding tube (G-tube). Using food in place of formula or in combination with formula offers another way to feed your child.
Tube feeding is a way of providing nutrition to people who cannot eat and drink enough for a period of time. • Tube feeding products are liquid food, often called formula, which are given through a special tube to make sure you get the nutrition and water you need. • Just like regular food, your tube feeding formula will provide all the ...
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO TUBE FEEDING FOR ADULTS ~ 3 Topics covered in this guide: Types of feeding tube • Nasogastric tube (NG tube) 2 • Nasojejunal tube (NJ tube) 2 • Gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes (e.g. PEG, JEJ, PEG-J) 3 Equipment and administration • Equipment required to start tube feeding 6 • Types of tube feeds 7
Learn about the different types of feeding tubes and supplies, the proper way to go through the tube feeding process, how to care for your tubing and yourself, and the side effects...
Giving your child a tube feed. There are two methods of giving tube feed and water through your child’s tube. They are: Bolus feeding: Where the tube feed and/or water is given using a feeding syringe. A bolus feed means giving a set amount of feed over a short period of time, usually 20-30 minutes.
Foods that are popular for blending include sweet potatoes, bananas, quinoa, avocado, oats, nut and seed butters, chicken, yogurt, kefir, various grains, and milk (cow’s, soy, almond, coconut, etc). Other liquids include water, broths, and juices. Some foods have more potential to clog tubes, such as string beans, blueberries, and flaxseeds.
This booklet will provide you with practical advice on how to care for a feeding tube and give feed safely. There are many different types of feeding tube. It is important that you know which one you have, as it can affect the way you have your feed and the care required to look after the tube. What kind of feeding tube do I have?
