Tag Archive: J-tube

your child's j-tube

How to Use Your Child’s J-tube (Jejunostomy Tube)

Your child's J-tube requires special care. Follow these tips to keep the tube functioning. Always check with your healthcare provider if you have questions.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Feeding Pump Backpack

Tube Feeding Your Child: How to Use an Feeding Pump Backpack Video

A feeding pump backpack (AKA enteral backpack) is a special backpack designed to carry a feeding pump, formula and related supplies.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Stoma Definition

Stoma Definition

A stoma is an opening, usually created surgically, to access the stomach or intestine for purposes of feeding or drainage. Your feeding tube enters your stomach or small intestine through the stoma. The skin area around this opening is often referred to as the stoma site. For more information, see related articles and feeding tube resources here:… Continue reading Stoma Definition

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS