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Shield HealthCare RDs work closely with home health nurses to ensure the safety and optimal nutritional status of tube-fed patients at home. Reduce feeding formula contamination risk by following these tips: 1. Wash your hands and all supplies. Wipe down the tops of formula containers/cans. 2. Use sterile or purified water to reconstitute powdered formulas.… Continue reading 5 Tips For Preventing Formula Contamination | Shield HealthCare Enteral Nutrition Support Program
The elderly are at increased risk for dehydration. Be aware of the risk factors for dehydration in the elderly and complications of this condition.
The following tips for home tube feeding are designed to help manage day to day feedings with proper care and guidelines.
Feeding Tube Awareness Week 2013 is sponsored by the Feeding Tube Awareness Foundation, that provides support to parents of children who are tube-fed.
Feeding tubes can become clogged with dried formula and/or medications if not flushed properly. Try these simple steps to unclog a G-tube at home.
Administering medications via feeding tube can be challenging. Medications are common culprits of clogged feeding tubes. Use these tips to help keep your tube open and functioning: 1. Stop the feeding. Medications and formula generally don’t mixwell. 2. Flush tube with at least 15 mL water, using a 30-60mL oral syringe. Use less or more… Continue reading Administering Medications Via Feeding Tube
Nearly 19 million Americans suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), or chronic heartburn that strikes two or more days per week, despite treatment and diet changes. Heartburn and acid regurgitation into the mouth are common symptoms of GERD. Here are some less common signs you may not know about: Chronic sore throat Inflammation of the… Continue reading Facts About Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
