Orogastric and nasogastric tubes are used for both decompression and feeding ... care in neonates. Much of current practice has been borrowed or modified from practice in older children and adults.
Gastric tubes are available ... the size feeding tube to place. While some authors have attempted to create guidelines, this issue is unstudied and no standard of care exists.
The thought of managing a gastrostomy tube, or G-tube, at home can be scary. This video streamlines the process and offers tips and techniques to aid both the person and the family caregiver managing ...
The global enteral feeding devices market is poised for robust growth over the next decade, expanding at a steady CAGR of 4.0%. The market, currently valued at USD 2.8 billion in 2023, is expected to ...
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.
Home-care robots hold significant potential in empowering older adults. "Developing home-care robots in collaboration with potential users, such as older people and care providers, will foster ...
A health-care worker protests outside the ... remarkably real and relatively widespread — especially among young adults. There was plenty of focus Tuesday on a poll that showed Americans aged ...