This is unacceptable given the importance of these tubes to the safety and feeding of these vulnerable infants. Good nutrition and growth are essential for good outcomes. The insertion and use of ...

Deborah Lowe filed a lawsuit against a medical center after a feeding tube was allegedly found in her body from nearly 35 years ago ...

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Patients may require gastrostomy tube feeding for many reasons, including as a treatment for Crohn's disease and celiac disease. Babies born prematurely may need an infant feeding tube.

2008;65(24):2347-2357. 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 ...