Medical Nutrition & Enteral Feeding
10 articles
PEG tubes, feeding pumps and oral nutritional support at home.
PEG Tube or Gastrostomy Button? Comparing Feeding Devices for Home Care
PEG tubes and low-profile gastrostomy buttons both feed through the stomach wall – here’s how they a...
PEG Tube Blockages: A Watchdog’s Guide to Preventing and Clearing Them Safely at Home
What actually blocks a PEG feeding tube, the flushing routine that prevents it, and the safe NHS-sty...
Giving Medicines Through a PEG Tube: A Watchdog’s Guide to Doing It Safely
Crushing tablets, choosing liquid forms and flushing technique for PEG tube medicines – a plain-Engl...
Sourcing ENFit Enteral Syringes for Home Nutritive Feeding
Understanding ENFit and Its Importance for Home Feeding in the UK Ensuring the safe and effective de...
Bulk Sourcing Enteral Feeding Bags: ENFit Connector Compliance
Understanding ENFit Connector Compliance in Enteral Feeding Enteral feeding is a vital method for de...
Maintaining PEG Tube Hygiene at Home: NHS Safety Guidelines
Maintaining optimal hygiene for a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube is paramount for pa...
NHS Enteral Feeding Guidelines: Sourcing PEG Pumps and Bags
Enteral feeding provides vital nutritional support for patients unable to meet their dietary needs o...
A Guide to Managing Medical Nutrition and Enteral Feeding Safely at Home
Managing medical nutrition and enteral feeding at home can significantly improve a patient’s quality...
Oral Nutritional Supplements vs Prescription Feeds: What’s the Difference?
Where do high-street meal-replacement shakes end and medically prescribed feeds begin? We map the li...
PEG Tube Feeding at Home: A Carer’s Starter Guide
The first weeks of managing a PEG tube at home feel overwhelming. This calm starter guide covers the...