A feeding tube insertion procedure, which is also called a gastrostomy, is a surgery where a feeding tube is installed in the ...

Gavage feeding ... tubes (Jor-Vet, Jorgensen Laboratories, Inc., Loveland, CO) or red rubber tubes (Kendall, Tyco Healthcare, Mansfield, MA). Curved stainless steel ball-tipped tubes are the best ...

Currently most feeding tubes come with a manufacturer's recommendation for the maximum dwell time of a feeding tube. This recommendation is generally based on the composition of the tube and how ...