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What is Gastrostomy care at home?
Home gastrostomy care involves managing the feeding tube inserted directly into the stomach through the abdominal wall. This type of care is provided in the comfort of the patient's own home and includes various tasks such as cleaning around the gastrostomy site to prevent infection, ensuring proper hygiene, checking and maintaining the functionality of the gastrostomy tube, administering feedings through the tube as prescribed, monitoring for any signs of complications such as infection or blockages, and providing support and education to the patient and their caregivers on proper care techniques and recognising potential issues.
What our clients ask us
Can you be PEG fed at home?
If you are unable to consume sufficient nutrients through oral intake, your healthcare provider may recommend tube feeding. When tube feeding is administered outside of a hospital setting, it is referred to as home enteral nutrition (HEN). A HEN care team can provide instruction on self-administering tube feedings and offer assistance in addressing any difficulties that may arise.
Can you live at home with a PEG tube?
If you're unable to consume enough nutrients orally, your healthcare provider may advise tube feeding. When administered outside the hospital, this is known as home enteral nutrition (HEN). A HEN care team can educate you on administering tube feedings yourself and provide assistance if you encounter any difficulties.
Can you live off tube feeding?
Tube feeding represents just one of several options available for optimizing your quality of life for as long as possible. If you opt not to pursue a feeding tube at this time, you retain the option to reconsider in the future. Feel free to take all the time necessary to contemplate what matters most to you. You're encouraged to communicate your thoughts and concerns with your doctor and loved ones.
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