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Monthly Archive: June 2013

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How to Secure a G-tube

Feeding tubes can easily get caught on something and become dislodged, causing pain and discomfort. Here's how to secure a G-tube.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Stoma Definition

Stoma Definition

A stoma is an opening, usually created surgically, to access the stomach or intestine for purposes of feeding or drainage. Your feeding tube enters your stomach or small intestine through the stoma. The skin area around this opening is often referred to as the stoma site. For more information, see related articles and feeding tube resources here:… Continue reading Stoma Definition

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS

Shield HealthCare Experts on KHTS AM 1220 Aging With Power Radio Show

Shield HealthCare’s home medical supply experts, Lore Bertuch and Keith Degner recently shared the latest news in Medicare Competitive Bidding and discussed incontinence product solutions on KHTS AM 1220, a local radio station in the Santa Clarita Valley. In the Aging With Power segment with Myles McNamara, a Certified Senior Advisor and a owner of Santa Clarita Comfort… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Experts on KHTS AM 1220 Aging With Power Radio Show

Gina Flores