The gastrostomy port is used for venting or emptying stomach drainage or air and or for feeding and the jejunostomy port is used for feeding. Jejunostomy tube: This tube is inserted into the small ...

Am J Health Syst Pharm. 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 ...

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.

Getting a feeding tube before substantial weight loss may change the disease course and lengthen life with ALS, a study reports.