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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Focus on Tube Feeding (Relates to Chapter 40, “Nursing Management: Nutritional Problems,” in the textbook)
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Oral Feeding High-calorie supplements Used when nutritional intake is deficient Examples include Milkshakes Puddings Ensure, Sustacal Used as snacks
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tube Feeding Also known as enteral nutrition Administration of nutritionally balanced liquefied food or formula through tube inserted into Stomach Duodenum Jejunum
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tube Feeding (Cont’d) Provide nutrients to GI tract alone or supplemental to oral or parenteral nutrition Easily administered Safer than parenteral More physiologically efficient than parenteral Less expensive than parenteral
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tube Feeding (Cont’d) Indications include those with Anorexia Orofacial fractures Head/neck cancer Burns Nutritional deficiencies
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tube Feeding (Cont’d) Indications include those with Neurologic conditions Psychiatric conditions Chemotherapy Radiation therapy
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tube Feeding (Cont’d) Delivery options include Continuous infusion by pump Intermittent by gravity Intermittent bolus by syringe Cyclic feedings by infusion pump
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Common Enteral Feeding Tube Placement Locations Fig. 40-4
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tube Feeding Nasogastric and nasointestinal tubes Inserted through the nasal cavity Radiopaque: Allowing visualization from X-ray ↓ Likelihood of regurgitation and aspiration when placed in intestine
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Tube Feeding (Cont’d) Nasogastric and nasointestinal tubes Can be dislodged by vomiting or coughing Can be knotted/kinked in GI tract
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tube Feeding (Cont’d) Gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes May be used in those needing tube feedings for extended period Patient must have intact, unobstructed GI tract Can be placed surgically, radiologically, or endoscopically
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Placement of Gastrostomy Tube Fig. 40-5
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tube Feeding Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement requires esophageal lumen wide enough for endoscope PEG and radiologically placed gastrostomy Fewer risks than surgical placement, lower cost, minimum sedation
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Gastrostomy tube placement via percutaneous endoscopy Using endoscopy, a gastrostomy tube is inserted through esophagus into stomach and then pulled through a stab wound made in abdominal wall Fig. 40-6 A
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (Cont’d) Retention disk and bumper secure the tube Fig. 40-6 B
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tube Feeding Feedings can be started when bowel sounds are present, usually 24 hours after placement Immediately after insertion, tube length from insertion site to distal end should be measured and recorded
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tube Feeding (Cont’d) Tube should be marked at skin insertion site Insertion length should be checked regularly
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tube Feeding (Cont’d) Tube feeding administration Patient position Patient should be sitting or lying with HOB at 30 to 45 degrees HOB remains elevated for 30 to 60 minutes for intermittent delivery
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tube Feeding (Cont’d) Tube feeding administration Tube patency Irrigated with water before/after each feeding, drug administration, residual checks Continuous feedings administered on feeding pump with occlusion alarm
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tube Feeding (Cont’d) Tube position Placement checked before each feeding/drug administration or every 8 hours with continuous feeds
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tube Feeding (Cont’d) Tube position (cont’d) Methods used to check placement Aspiration of stomach contents pH check pH less than 5: Indicative of stomach Most accurate assessment: X-ray visualization
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tube Feeding (Cont’d) Tube position (cont’d) Check gastric residual volumes ↑ Volume leads to aspiration
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tube Feeding (Cont’d) Formula Before feeding Aspirate gastric contents and measure amount Volume greater than 150 ml and clinical signs of intolerance—feeding held for 1 hour and residual rechecked More than 110% of hourly rate of pump— hold feeding Residual should be given back to patient
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tube Feeding (Cont’d) Formula Commercial formulas are preferred to blenderized foods Room/body temperature
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tube Feeding (Cont’d) Administration of feedings Pump Gradually increase rate or volume over 24 to 48 hours Intermittent feedings Volume usually 200 to 500 ml per feeding Administer flush water or water boluses as tolerated
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tube Feeding (Cont’d) General nursing considerations Daily weights Assess for bowel sounds before feedings Accurate I&O Initial glucose checks Label with date and time started Feedings infusing >8 hours discarded Pump tubing changed q24h
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tube Feeding (Cont’d) Complications Vomiting Diarrhea Constipation Dehydration More calorically dense, less water formula contains Check for high protein content
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tube Feeding (Cont’d) Gastrostromy or jejunostomy feedings Two potential problems Skin irritation Skin assessment and care Pulling out of tube Education to patient/family regarding feeding administration, tube care, and complications
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tube Feeding Gerontologic Considerations More vulnerable to complications Fluid and electrolyte imbalances Glucose intolerance Decreased ability to handle large volumes Increased risk of aspiration
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Case Study
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Case Study 84-year-old male is being discharged from the hospital He was admitted with complications from esophageal cancer
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Case Study (Cont’d) PEG tube has been placed to allow for tube feedings He lives with his wife, who is 82- years-old Has no other family in town
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Discussion Questions 1.What risks are associated with a PEG that you should discuss with him and his wife? 2.What skills must he and his wife learn before discharge?
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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004, 2000, Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved. Discussion Questions (Cont’d) 3.Should any additional patient teaching be done before discharge? 4.How should his response to treatment be managed?
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