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Considerations before switching from Nasogastric (Ryles) to PEG Tube feeding

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PEG tube (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy)  is a feeding tube that is surgically placed in the stomach to enable feeding directly. It is usually recommended if a feeding tube needs to be placed on a patient for long term basis. Examples are in case of stroke/ ALS patients who could no longer swallow, and illness/physical injury …

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Nasogastric vs PEG tube for Alzheimer’s/dementia with swallowing problem

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Based on my mother’s experience in having a feeding tube placed when she could no longer consume enough by mouth due to dysphagia, nasogastric tube would be a better choice. A PEG tube (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) is suited for those who required tube feeding but with intact cognitive function, ie still able to think and …

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Considerations before placing an Alzheimer/Dementia patient on tube feeding

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It is said 65 percent of Alzheimer’s or dementia patients would develop dysphagia, ie gradually losing the swallowing reflex towards the end stage of their disease. Even though they could still swallow, the quantity of fluid and nutrients is no longer sufficient to keep them alive for long. Hence, the decision would have to be …

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How to prevent elderly from sliding down and lift them back up

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Elderly patients, if placed on an incline would tend to slide down on the bed. This is due to gravity, muscle weakness that causes them unable to support themselves in that position and feeling uncomfortable when placed in that position. While we can tell and advice someone to be conscious and not to slide down, …

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Hand restraints/special mittens for Alzheimer’s/dementia patients on tube feeding

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I am grateful that we are in Thailand and sought medical care from doctors here. When my mom developed difficulty swallowing due to late stage Alzheimer’s, all the doctors here recommended nose tube intubation (nasogastric tube). My mom survived and recovered her energy from nose tube feeding. Even my family and her friends back in …

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Is Fluimucil/ Mucinex effective for mucus reduction in nose/ nasal feeding patients?

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Usually our understanding is when we take Flumucil, we first dissolve the tablet in a glass of water. Then drink the water and the medication would have its effect as is moves through our throat. Note: In some countries, Mucinex, is also commonly prescribed. But if a person is intubated, or on nose feeding, the …

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