The idea of getting a feeding tube can be overwhelming and will present new challenges and responsibilities, but it will ultimately give your body the fuel it needs, so you can stay healthy and either maintain or improve your lifestyle.
ENFit connectors were developed to prevent enteral misconnections; however, there are concerns about how blenderized diets flow through ENFit connectors.
If you're looking for information about how to tube feed, this is the spot - whether you're new to tube feeding, or you've had your feeding tube for years.
Performing any medical procedure on your child can be stressful for all concerned. Swapping out your child's g-tube for a replacement is no exception.
Tube feeding a child may be a tough decision but for us, we were finally bonding during mealtime and this G-tube felt not like a loss, but a victory.
Feeding tube accessories can make the tube more secure and easier to deal with. They can also make having a feeding tube more acceptable to your child.
Watch Shield HealthCare’s Registered Dietitian’s video about how to bolus/syringe feed through your child’s feeding tube.
A feeding pump backpack (AKA enteral backpack) is a special backpack designed to carry a feeding pump, formula and related supplies.
Prevent infection related to tube feeding with proper daily care. Learn about how to prevent gastrointestinal & skin infection around the feeding tube site.
The skin around your child's feeding tube requires extra attention. Protect this area, called the stoma site, with daily care and monitoring.