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Clogged Tube

How To Prevent Feeding Pump Problems Related To a Clogged Tube

If formula doesn't seem to be flowing through your feeding pump or the pump stops before it should, it may be due to a clogged tube.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Vitamin D

Vitamin D: Am I Getting Enough?

Why do I need vitamin D? Calcium absorption and strong bones/Osteoporosis prevention Cell growth Nervous system Immunity Hormone synthesis…and more! How much do I need? The current recommendation set by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine is 600 International Units (IU) for children and adults age 1 to 70 years old.… Continue reading Vitamin D: Am I Getting Enough?

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Ask Shield HealthCare's Registered Dietitian

Ask the RD: What To Do When Your G-Tube Becomes Dislodged

When your g-tube becomes dislodged, keep it in place with tape and cover the area until a tube can be successfully reinserted at the doctor’s office or ER.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Tips for formula safety at home

Tips for Keeping Your Tube-Fed Patients in the Home

Here you'll find a list of suggestions for helping keep your tube-fed patients safe by following these practices. Find other tube-feeding resources as well!

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Vitamin D

Vitamin D and Your Skin

Your body uses UVB exposure from sunlight absorbed by your skin to make vitamin D. Experts recommend 5 to 30 minutes of sunlight exposure.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
feeding tube site care

Feeding Tube Site Care 101

Stoma site problems are the most common complications associated with a feeding tube. Regular assessment of the site is the key to prevention!

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS

Caffeine and Your Health

We use caffeine to increase wakefulness, alleviate fatigue, and improve concentration. But when it comes to caffeine and your health, what is the truth?

Dylan Kawaa
Stay Healthy

5 Ways to Stay Healthy This Summer

Enjoy Summer the Healthy Way As the days get longer and summer heat increases, remember these five key tips to continue a healthy lifestyle: Stay Hydrated • Start every day with a glass of water to help replace the fluid lost overnight. Try to drink at least 6-8 glasses of water each day. • Eat at least 1-2 servings of… Continue reading 5 Ways to Stay Healthy This Summer

Dylan Kawaa
Older Adults Nutrition

Nutrition for Alzheimer’s Patients: Are Feeding Tubes Appropriate?

Alzheimer's feeding tubes have been deemed inappropriate by two national organizations. Read why and what their recommendations are.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Oral Formula Medi-Cal Coverage Changes

Medi-Cal Expands Coverage of Oral Formula

Effective May 1, 2014, Medi-Cal has expanded coverage of oral formula to adults 21 years and older. Eligible beneficiaries may qualify for enteral formula.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
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