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Adult Tube Feeding Guide

Introducing Our Free Adult Tube Feeding Guide

We are pleased to offer our new "Adult Tube Feeding Guide" for free. This guide provides comprehensive information about adult tube feeding.

Danny Nguyen
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Tube Feeding Complications and Emergencies

Unforeseen events happen. And when it comes to a feeding tube, it is best to be prepared and stay calm. Learn how to handle tube feeding complications.

Sarah Sanchez, NDTR
young asian child with hidden feeding tube sitting outside on a blanket int heh grass, looking down with multiple colored balls around her. her family is adjusting to tube feeding a child at home.

Your Child’s Feeding Tube: Guides and Resources

Having a child on a feeding tube can mean a variety of emotions. You may be relieved that your child is getting the nutrition that they need to thrive. At the same time, you may be grieving that they cannot eat in a typical way all the time. You may also feel confused about how… Continue reading Your Child’s Feeding Tube: Guides and Resources

Aimee Sharp
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Tube Feeding: How to Unclog Your Feeding Tube Video

Watch Shield HealthCare Registered Dietitian’s How to Unclog Your Feeding Tube video with step-by-step instructions on how to unclog your feeding tube.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS

Tube Feeding: How to Unclog Your Feeding Tube

If you notice resistance when you try to take water or formula through your feeding tube, the tube may be clogged. Learn how to help remove the clog.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
unclog your feeding tube video

Tube Feeding Your Child: How to Unclog Your Feeding Tube Video

Watch Shield HealthCare’s Registered Dietitian’s video about how to prevent and clear a clog in your child’s feeding tube. Click here to read the article about How to Unclog Your Feeding Tube For more information, see related articles and feeding tube resources here: Skin Care and Your Feeding Tube Tips for Adjusting to Tube Feeding Your… Continue reading Tube Feeding Your Child: How to Unclog Your Feeding Tube Video

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Clogged Tube

How To Prevent Feeding Pump Problems Related To a Clogged Tube

If formula doesn't seem to be flowing through your feeding pump or the pump stops before it should, it may be due to a clogged tube.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
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Tube Feeding: How to Gravity Feed

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.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Can I Use Coke to Unclog My Feeding Tube?

Ask the Registered Dietitian: Can I Use Coke to Unclog My Feeding Tube?

Can I use Coke to unclog my feeding tube? It's not recommended, but find out what is and find a link to video showing how to unclog a feeding tube.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS