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Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube is a tube that goes through the skin and directly into the stomach, used to administer tube feeding, water and medications.
If you have significant weight changes (gain or loss of more than 2 lbs in 1 week) or if you are cleared to eat by a Speech Language Pathologist, contact your doctor, home health company, or registered dietitian for a tube feeding adjustment. It is important to monitor your body weight and know your weight goals. Calorie and protein needs tend to decrease a few months after injury, so tube feedings may need to be adjusted to avoid unwanted weight gain. Muscle atrophy is also common because of decreased mobility during this time. Your healthcare provider will prescribe your feeding schedule, formula and amount of water needed for optimal nutrition and hydration.Īfter a brain or spinal cord injury, the metabolic rate may be increased and energy and protein needs may be high to provide nutrients for healing. Adequate nutrition depends on the right type and amount of formula. The feedings may be given continuously over several hours, around the clock at a specific rate, and delivered by a special pump or several times a day in measured amounts. There are a variety of tube feeding formulas on the market which are designed to meet 100% of your nutritional needs. If you cannot eat sufficient quantities of food to meet nutritional needs, then feeding can be given through a tube into the stomach or small bowel to provide adequate nutrients.
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