A GJ tube is placed through the skin into the stomach (gastrostomy) with an extension that goes into the small intestine (jejunostomy). The gastrostomy port is used for venting or emptying stomach ...

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.

But without a feeding tube, caring for the baby has become a bit more manageable for the Roths, who even decided to take the preemie on her first plane ride to see some of their family and friends.

Administer medications via the oral route when possible. Determine the enteral feeding tube size (e.g., small bore or large bore), insertion site (e.g., nasal or percutaneous), tip location (e.g ...

An elderly Hong Kong man has been left in a critical condition after a feeding tube was wrongly placed in his airway in hospital, delivering a liquid laxative into his right lung rather than his ...

If you're not sure of the answers, you're not alone. Experts say establishing a feeding schedule is often confusing for new moms. "I think one of the biggest surprises about breastfeeding is ...

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.

It’s important to consider factors such as price point, ease of use, and the size of the feeding tube when selecting the best celery juicer for home use. While vertical slow juicers like the Aobosi ...

Over the years, solar tube lighting systems have become popular modern lighting solutions. And when it comes to using this eco-friendly option there are pros and cons that center on roof type ...

As any seasoned Londoner will know, Tube strikes are just as much part of the fabric of city life as the London Underground itself. At first, we were told the latest swathe of strikes had been ...

Purpose: An overview of enteral feeding tubes, drug administration techniques, considerations for dosage form selection, common drug interactions with enteral formulas, and methods to minimize ...