Tube Feeding TipsThe information provided on this site is designed to support, not replace, the relationship between a consumer and his or her physician. All issues, ideas, suggestions etc. should be discussed with your health care provider prior to actual use. Medical information is reviewed by the Foundations Medical & Research Director, but does not imply endorsement by the Oley Foundation. If you have questions please contact Oley's Executive Director, Joan Bishop, at bishopj@mail.amc.edu. In addition to the tips and products
mentioned below, tube feeders may find it helpful to review
common complications of tube feeding discussed on the
HEN Complication Chart,
review the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral
Nutrition’s (A.S.P.E.N.) tube feeding guidelines and /or to borrow a
video/DVD from
Oley's library. |
Skin Care / Leakage
Tube Care
Helpful Products / Adaptive
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Skin Care)
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