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Extension Set Gastrostomy Tube Accessory
Starting at: $30.58
McKesson
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The Extension Set Gastrostomy Tube Accessory can be used to lengthen feeding tubes, with a bolus and stepped connectors ...
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Kangaroo Gastrostomy Feeding Tube with Y Ports
Starting at: $205.47
McKesson
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14 French Mic Key Skin Level Gastrostomy Tube Kit
Starting at: $224.97
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The 14 French Mic Key Skin Level Gastrostomy Tube Kit is unobtrusive when administered and is easy to care for, which ...
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Gastrostomy Feeding Tube with Universal Port Connector
Starting at: $105.57
McKesson
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The Gastrostomy Feeding Tube is made with medical grade silicone construction, universal feeding port connector, ...
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Enteral Feeding Tube DeCloggers by Bionix
Starting at: $112.41
Bionix Medical Technologies
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Gastrostomy Feeding Tube With Dual Exit Points
Starting at: $90.00
Kimberly Clark
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18 French Skin Level MicKey Button G Tube Kit
Starting at: $224.97
McKesson
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The 18 French Mic-Key® Gastrostomy Feeding Tube is a step up from conventional gastrostomy feeding tubes. Highly ...
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Feeding Tube Attachment Device
Starting at: $26.25
Cardinal Health at Home
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Adhesive synthetic barrier with butterfly configuration conforms to facial contours for enteral feeding.
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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Mic Key Gastrostomy Tube Kit
Starting at: $224.97
McKesson
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The Mic Key Gastrostomy Tube Kit is unobtrusive and easy to conceal, and is constructed of sturdy medical-grade ...
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18 French NutriPort Gastrostomy Enteral Feeding Kit
Starting at: $235.03
McKesson
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The 18 French NutriPort (tm) Gastrostomy Enteral Feeding Kit contains a skin-level 100% silicone gastrostomy device ...
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Non-Sterile Enteral Feeding Syringe
Starting at: $69.13
Medline
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This Non-Sterile Enteral Feeding Syringe is disposable, with an elongated tip designed for tube feeding and a barrel ...
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Kangaroo Enteral Feeding Pump Sets
Starting at: $30.54
Cardinal Health at Home
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The Kangaroo Enteral Feeding Pump Sets work with either the Kangaroo ePump or the Kangaroo Joey. All Kangaroo Enteral ...
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60cc Flat Enteral Irrigation Syringe Kit
Starting at: $36.22
McKesson
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The 60cc Flat Enteral Irrigation Syringe Kit contains a flat-topped piston syringe made from high-quality medical-grade ...
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Safe-T-Loc Pole Bag II, Case of 30
Starting at: $36.22
McKesson
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The Safe-T-Loc Pole Bag II set includes a ring piston syringe with thumb control for use with enteral irrigation. The ...
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NG Strip Adult Nasal Tube Fastener, Box of 50
Starting at: $45.95
McKesson
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The NG Strip® Adult Nasal Tube Fastener can be used to secure nasal enteral feeding tubes without using tape. Use ...
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Nestle Nutrition Compleat Modified Tube Feeding, 6 or 24 Pack
Starting at: $55.66
Nestle
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COMPLEAT Modified is a blenderized, ready-to-use formula for tube feeding and enteral feeding, formulated from regular ...
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Kangaroo Enteral Feeding and Irrigation Kit
Starting at: $71.41
McKesson
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The Kangaroo Enteral Feeding and Irrigation Kit contains supplies usable in both tube feeding and irrigation, including ...
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Levin Nasogastric Feeding Tube, Case of 50
Starting at: $94.79
McKesson
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The Levin Nasogastric Feeding Tube is a thermosensitive enteral feeding catheter made from PVC, with an open distal ...
Brand: McKesson
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Secur-Lok Extension Set, Box of 5
Starting at: $106.53
McKesson
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The Secure Lok Extension Set is for use with MIC-KEY® Low Profile Gastrostomy Tubes for enteral feeding. Each ...
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Kangaroo Anti-Free Flow Enteral Feeding Pump Set, Case of 30
Starting at: $128.48
McKesson
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Kangaroo Anti-Free Flow Enteral Feeding Pump Set is incorporated into the Kangaroo enteral feeding bag and spike pump ...
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Nasogastric Enteral Feeding Tube
Starting at: $129.20
McKesson
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The Argyle Nasogastric Enteral Feeding Tube series are durable and flexible transparent polyurethane tubes with a ...
Brand: McKesson
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Extension Tubing for Kangaroo Enteral Feeding Pumps, Case of 30
Starting at: $148.45
McKesson
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Extension Tubing for Kangaroo Enteral Feeding Pumps is an accessory usable with Kendall Kangaroo 224, 324, PET, or ...
Brand: McKesson
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Kangaroo Non-Sterile Proximal Spike Pump Set, Case of 30
Starting at: $148.57
McKesson
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The Kangaroo (tm) Non-Sterile Proximal Spike Pump Set is used along with enteral feeding pumps. The PVC materials on ...
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Kangaroo Enteral Feeding Set, Case of 30
Starting at: $162.18
McKesson
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The Kangaroo (tm) Enteral Feeding Set has a rigid vinyl container with pre-attached tubing for use in enteral ...
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Gastrostomy Feeding Tube
Starting at: $172.16
McKesson
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The GastrostomyPediatric Feeding Tube is usable in enteral feeding. Each tube has a funnel connector, a sentinel line ...
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Kangaroo Non-Weighted Nasogastric Feeding Tube, Box of 10
Starting at: $173.84
McKesson
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The Kangaroo Non-Weighted Nasogastric Feeding Tube is a non-weighted, clear polyurethane tube designed for nasogastric ...
Brand: McKesson
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Entriflex Nasogastric Feeding Tube, Case of 10
Starting at: $187.51
McKesson
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The Entriflex Nasogastric Feeding Tube is a weighted polyurethane feeding tube, designed for nasogastric and ...
Brand: McKesson
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Vivonex Plus Unflavored Elemental Diet
Starting at: $204.42
Cardinal Health at Home
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Vivonex Plus is a 100% free amino acid elemental diet, high in nitrogen and very low in fat, for total enteral ...
Brand: Cardinal Health at Home
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Argyle Salem Sump Nasogastric Tube, Case of 50
Starting at: $207.60
McKesson
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The Argyle (tm) Salem Sump (tm) Nasogastric Tube makes delivery to and suction from the stomach easy with a dual ...
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DobbHoff Nasogastric Feeding Tube, Case of 10
Starting at: $208.90
McKesson
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The DobbHoff (tm) Nasogastric Feeding Tube is a polyurethane feeding tube designed for nasogastric or nasoduodenal ...
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What is a feeding tube?

A feeding tube is a tube made of silicone or polyurethane that directly delivers nutrition to the GI tracts of patients who are unable to eat regular food due to medical conditions that put them at risk for choking or aspiration, or who can’t or won’t eat on their own due to neurological or psychological issues. The tubes come in a variety of diameters measured in French units, or increments of a third of a centimeter. The diameter of the tube used depends on its placement, intended duration of use, and the patient’s age and medical issues.

When are feeding tubes used?

Feeding tubes are employed when patients aren’t able to eat enough on their own to meet their individual daily requirements for calories, fats, carbohydrates, proteins, fiber and micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals to heal from illness, injury, or surgery or for general good health. The tube may be the primary source of nutrition, or provide supplemental feeding. Even when a tube is in use, a patient may still be able to drink fluids such as water, tea, or coffee if they are mixed with a thickening agent to facilitate swallowing.

How do feeding tubes work?

There are two methods for tube feeding. The use of a nasogastric, or NG tube, involves introducing the tube into the GI tract through the patient’s nostril, down the esophagus, and into the stomach or the small intestine. The NG tube is intended for short term use, such as recovery from an injury or illness. In some instances, the tube may be introduced into the GI tract through the mouth.

For long term use due to chronic conditions, the tube is introduced through a small, surgically created opening in the abdominal wall called a gastrostomy. The patient is sedated and a local anesthetic is administered to the abdomen. With the help of an endoscope or imaging equipment, the surgeon makes an incision and then inserts the tube directly into the stomach or small intestine. A holder called a “button” to keep the tube in place may be implanted at this time as well.

Before feeding, the patient is placed in an upright position, either seated in a chair or by raising the bed to allow the formula to enter the GI tract as similarly as possible to the act of eating regular food, as well as helping to prevent gas formation and possible vomiting. A syringe or bag filled with a formula to meet the patient’s individual needs for calories, fiber, fat, vitamins and micronutrients as ordered by a registered dietitian is attached to the free end of the tube.

The formula is introduced slowly and steadily by one of three methods: pushing down on the syringe’s plunger, a gravitational feed created by hanging the bag several feet above the patient, or in some cases by using a small mechanical pump for precise control. Control of the flow of formula is especially important in situations where the patient is sensitive to the volume of the incoming formula, may be at risk for aspiration, is being fed in the small intestine or has delayed gastric emptying.

After the feeding, the tube is flushed with water in order to keep the patient properly hydrated and to prevent clogs. Feedings may be at scheduled times or may be continuous depending on the patient’s needs.

Who benefits from feeding tubes?

Two categories of patients may benefit from feeding tubes. The first are pediatric and adult patients who have normal gastrointestinal function but are comatose, require a ventilator or a respirator to breathe, or have difficulty swallowing due to injuries or surgery to the upper GI tract or throat. Feeding tubes may be indicated for neurological conditions such as ALS or the aftereffects of a stroke, for patients with cancer impacting the neck, head and throat or undergoing treatment for it that makes swallowing painful or impossible, for patients who are at risk for choking or developing pneumonia due to aspiration of food or liquids, or those who won’t or can’t eat enough on their own to meet their nutritional needs, such as patients with advanced dementias or eating disorders like anorexia. Premature infants or small children who fail to thrive by eating on their own may be candidates for feeding tubes as well.

The second category are patients living with lower GI conditions such as short bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, gastroparesis, genetic disease such as Sanfillipo’s syndrome, or bowel obstruction which may interfere with the body’s ability to absorb nutrients from regular food through the intestinal tract.

Whether used as a primary or supplemental method of nutrition delivery, feeding tubes are appropriate for use both in healthcare facilities such as hospitals and nursing homes as well as private residences under supervision by visiting home healthcare professionals and with directions from the patient’s physician and dietician.

Rehabmart is proud to carry supplies from esteemed vendors that include McKesson Medical Surgical and Independence Medical and other fine vendors.

Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Co-Founder & CEO

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