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  1. Verywell Health
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    Types of Feeding Tubes and Their Uses - Verywell Health

    • A feeding tube has uses beyond ensuring that someone with dysphagia(who cannot chew or swallow) is fed. The most common uses of a feeding tube include: 1. Providing nutrition: Food in liquid for… See more

    When A Feeding Tube Is Used

    The body does better with food delivered to the gut rather than having artificial nutrition and fluids sent through an IV and into the blood vessels. It is safer and healthier for a person to re… See more

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    Types of Feeding Tubes

    Feeding tubes are used by people of all ages. The specific type of tube will depend on the reason for the feeding tube and how long the person will likely need to use it. Feeding tub… See more

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    How Feeding Tubes Are Placed

    The way in which a feeding tube is placed depends on the type of tube. Temporary feeding tubes can be placed either bedside or in the operating room. Permanent feeding tube… See more

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    Summary

    Feeding tubes are used to ensure that someone unable to swallow can still get needed nutrients, fluids, and medication. The need for the tube might be temporary or permane… See more

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    What are the different types of tube feedings?
    Two common types of tube feedings are nasogastric tubes and percutaneous gastronomy tubes. The type of nutrition given to individuals undergoing tube feedings is dependent on the medical needs, body type or allergies. A nasogastric (NG) tube is inserted through the nostrils and passed through the esophagus to the stomach.
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  1. Foods that are popular for blending for feeding tubes include1:
    • Sweet potatoes
    • Bananas
    • Quinoa
    • Avocado
    • Oats
    • Nut and seed butters
    • Chicken
    • Yogurt
    • Kefir
    • Various grains
    • Milk (cow’s, soy, almond, coconut, etc)
    • Water
    • Broths
    • Juices
    You can also buy an enteral formula in a can2. Most are made to flow well through a tube. With your doctor’s OK, you can make your own formula in the blender. You’ll need to make sure it has the recommended calories, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and fluids2.
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    Foods that are popular for blending include sweet potatoes, bananas, quinoa, avocado, oats, nut and seed butters, chicken, yogurt, kefir, various grains, and milk (cow’s, soy, almond, coconut, etc). Other liquids include water, broths, and juices. Some foods have more potential to clog tubes, such as string beans, blueberries, and flaxseeds.

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    You’ll likely use a formula with calories and nutrients tailored for you. You can buy what’s called an enteral formula in a can. Most are made to flow well through a tube. With your doctor’s OK, you can make your own formula in the blender. You’ll need to make sure it has the recommended calories, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and fluids.

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  2. Healthfully
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    What Can You Eat With a Feeding Tube? - Healthfully

     
  4. WebMD
    https://www.webmd.com › digestive-disorders › living-with-feeding-tube

    Feeding Tubes: Types, Placement, What to Know - WebMD

  5. tube-feeding.com
    https://www.tube-feeding.com › content › dam › sn › local … · PDF file

    A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO TUBE FEEDING FOR ADULTS

  6. Cleveland Clinic
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    Tube Feeding (Enteral Nutrition) - Cleveland Clinic

  7. PEAS
    https://peas.albertahealthservices.ca › Uploads › Home Bl… · PDF file

    Home Blended Food for Tube Feeding - Caregiver Handbook

  8. Dietitians On Demand
    https://dietitiansondemand.com

    5 Misconceptions About Feeding Tubes - Dietitians On Demand

  9. PENG
    https://www.peng.org.uk › pdfs › hcp-resources › enteral-t… · PDF file

    Enteral tube feeding - PENG

  10. Dietitians Australia
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    Enteral nutrition - Dietitians Australia

    Tube feeding delivers nutrition directly into the stomach or small intestine. Common reasons for tube feeding include swallowing problems, critical illness, and treatments affecting the ability to eat like radiotherapy to the head and …

  11. Canadian Cancer Society
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    Tube feeding and intravenous (IV) nutrition - Canadian Cancer …