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The doctor suggested a Stomach feed. She does not want it for fear that she will have to be in a nursing home. Can the gastric feeding be done long term in adults.
MsMary, I don't know the answer to your wuestion, but can you call the doctor with your sister to get some answers about thst? I'm assuming that you're talking about a temporary feeding tube until the infection clears up. Can you call the doctor and ask "can this be managed at home, by non medical people? Can you order a home health nurse to come out to the house to show me how to do it?"
Mary, are you referring to a tube inserted directly into the stomach? I'm not sure if it's the same as a PEG tube which is also inserted directly into the stomach, but if so, yes it can be done at home. My experience is only with a PEG tube, through which liquids and pills can be administered.
We used Nestle's ProBalance, as recommended by the prescribing physician. It was administered 4 times daily, then overnight. Medicine was crushed and put into the injection tube (a large tube that looks like a big fat needle, but is inserted directly into the protrusion from the PEG tube).
I was trained by the nurses at the SNF - it was scary at first and I really did not want to have to do it, but there was no other option. However, after the first few times it became a matter of procedure and ensuring that certain precautions were taken. This included cleaning the tube and flushing it after use. Another precaution was that the plunger couldn't be pushed fast; it wasn't really slow, but rather just average.
If the PEG tube became blocked, apple juice was inserted through the big "needle" tube to clear the blockage.
It was in about 3 months before a swallow test revealed that no aspiration was taking place and the PEG tube could be removed.
There are two types of feeding tube. The first is a naso gastric tube inserted through the nose into the stomach. This is used for temporary feeding and is inserted by a nurse. It is quite a small tube and no surgery is needed. it can be irritating but not painful and can be used at home. The more permanent tube is directly introduced surgically by a surgeon through a small incision in the abdominal wall. Feeding can be done by the patient themself, a family member or a healthcare professional. If the patient recovers the ability to swallow the tube can be removed.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
We used Nestle's ProBalance, as recommended by the prescribing physician. It was administered 4 times daily, then overnight. Medicine was crushed and put into the injection tube (a large tube that looks like a big fat needle, but is inserted directly into the protrusion from the PEG tube).
I was trained by the nurses at the SNF - it was scary at first and I really did not want to have to do it, but there was no other option. However, after the first few times it became a matter of procedure and ensuring that certain precautions were taken. This included cleaning the tube and flushing it after use. Another precaution was that the plunger couldn't be pushed fast; it wasn't really slow, but rather just average.
If the PEG tube became blocked, apple juice was inserted through the big "needle" tube to clear the blockage.
It was in about 3 months before a swallow test revealed that no aspiration was taking place and the PEG tube could be removed.