Unforeseen events happen. Like inclement weather and power outages. What if you get your nutrition with a feeding pump and the power goes out during a storm? Your pump’s battery may last a few hours, but what then? If you have a gastrostomy, or G-tube, you may be able to administer short-term bolus or gravity… Continue reading How Do I Feed When My Pump Fails? Emergency Gravity Feeding

An enteral backpack is a special backpack designed to carry a feeding pump and formula. Learn how to use an eneral backpack & take your nutrition on-the-go.

When using a feeding tube, knowing how to gravity feed, where Formula flows out of a feeding bag and into your feeding tube by gravity, can be important.

“I’m going to stop putting things off, starting tomorrow!” – Sam Levenson, American humorist Each February, we recognize American Heart Month and National Go Red Day®. Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are our nation’s number one killer. American Heart Month was designed to help educate people about their hearts and how to keep them healthy. Heart… Continue reading February Is American Heart Month

Ring in the New Year with good-for-you food trends that will keep you in the know and in good health. What to Eat Ancient Grains: Move over, white rice. Quinoa, spelt, farro, amaranth, millet, barley and other whole grains are trendier and more flavorful and nutritious than refined grains, like white rice or pasta. Expect… Continue reading Nutrition Trends: 2014

This March, enter our “Show Us Your Healthy Lunch” Contest for a chance to WIN a custom lunch cooler from Shield HealthCare! A healthy lunch consists of a well-balanced meal that includes vegetables, fruit, whole grains and lean protein. Entering the contest is easy – simply follow these three steps: Visit the Shield HealthCare Facebook… Continue reading Show Us Your Healthy Lunch Contest

From February 9-15, 2014, Shield HealthCare is proud to celebrate the fourth annual Feeding Tube Awareness Week® with the Feeding Tube Awareness Foundation. Feeding Tube Awareness Week raises public awareness about the positive benefits of tube-feeding. A feeding tube is a lifesaving medical intervention that provides essential nutrition and hydration. This annual event gives us the opportunity to… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Celebrates Feeding Tube Awareness Week 2014

Don't miss the latest Enteral Nutrition Support Newsletter with important information from Shield HealthCare's registered dietitians!

IBS and Stress Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects up to 20% of adults and up to 14% of children in the U.S.  IBS is described by researchers as a gut-brain disorder because of the way serotonin signaling is altered in IBS patients. Serotonin is a key mediator of gut motility, or movement, and sensory perception. … Continue reading Pediatric Corner: Advances in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

To prevent clogs, adverse reactions, interactions and other related issues when giving medication through a feeding tube, follow these six tips.