Gavage feeding is commonly indicated for anorectic animals or for oral dosing of medications and compounds. This column describes the proper technique for tube feeding in the psittacine bird.

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During the feeding process, called gavage, large amounts of meal and air are pumped into a bird’s stomach through a tube inserted down its esophagus to enlarge its liver to 10 times its natural size.

So this author counsels to feed on demand. Your baby knows best what he needs. Follow his lead with regard to feeding and you'll rarely go wrong.

The other arm is free – first, to guide your breast into place – then, to cradle around and beneath the infant, once feeding is underway. Kelly Hightower, RN Try to bring his feet WAY back ...

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Orogastric and nasogastric tubes are used for both decompression and feeding in the NICU. The placement and use of these tubes are one of the most frequent nursing procedures in the NICU.