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LoisB

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8. I have had both a nasogastric tube and a percutaneous gastric tube (at different times). My personal opinion is

Reply to mahina (Reply #7)

Sat Oct 12, 2024, 05:23 PM

Oct 2024

that I would opt for the percutaneous gastrostomy tube. I would think since he has trouble swallowing, the naso wouldn't even be an option. A PEG does not require use of a bag to collect liquid or solid waste.

I wish your friend well. You are a good friend to help him and his family.

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Aloha e DU. I am tasked with recording the +/- on a percutaneous gastric feeding tube or nasogastric feeding tube [View all] mahina Oct 2024 OP

Hi! G-tube is much more comfortable. Quakerfriend Oct 2024 #1

Thank you! They tried inserting the NG tube and he balked mahina Oct 2024 #3

So sorry he went through that! 😩 Quakerfriend Oct 2024 #6

I'm a 33 year nurse. Lunabell Oct 2024 #2

Thank you! mahina Oct 2024 #4

Just a month? Lunabell Oct 2024 #9

My nurse granddaughter is unsure of your question. Which type of feeding tube does he have? Nasogastric or LoisB Oct 2024 #5

Thank you so much for asking. He has neither right now and as a result has had no nutrition. mahina Oct 2024 #7

I have had both a nasogastric tube and a percutaneous gastric tube (at different times). My personal opinion is LoisB Oct 2024 #8

His stools and urine will be as usual. Lunabell Oct 2024 #10

Thank so so so very much! mahina Oct 2024 #12

The brochures I receive daily??? I start to read them, and I swear after the first 10 pages..... a kennedy Oct 2024 #11

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