Gastrostomy Tube Feeding Procedure. The gt is soft and bendable. This feeding tube is called a percutaneous.
Gastrostomy tubes are used to give children formula liquids and medicines. A feeding syringe helps liquid food to flow steadily into the peg tube. Continuous or intermittent over 30 60 minutes in some pediatric patients delivered up to 24 hours a day appropriate for jt and gt ngt who require slower rate.
The gastrostomy tube can be inserted using x rays to place the feeding tube into the stomach.
The endoscope is used to ensure the correct positioning of the peg tube also called a feeding tube in your stomach. The gastrostomy tube can be inserted using x rays to place the feeding tube into the stomach. Gastrostomy tubes are used to give children formula liquids and medicines. The syringe is connected to the end of the peg tube.
