Orogastric and nasogastric tubes are used for both decompression and feeding in the NICU. The placement and use of these tubes are one of the most frequent nursing procedures in the NICU.

Tube feeding involves giving a liquid dietary formula through a flexible tube inserted into the digestive tract. It is used when patients can’t get enough nutrition by eating. Feeding tubes can be ...

2008;65(24):2347-2357. Administer medications via the oral route when possible. Determine the enteral feeding tube size (e.g., small bore or large bore), insertion site (e.g., nasal or ...

But without a feeding tube, caring for the baby has become a bit more manageable for the Roths, who even decided to take the preemie on her first plane ride to see some of their family and friends.

Do you love Nixie Tubes? Upset that they aren’t really manufactured anymore, and the cost of old ones is rising? Why not make your own? That’s exactly what [Dalibor] of the Czech Republic is ...

My sister-in-law and I have three children around the same age and have been trading off childcare for years. The problem is that my 13-year-old niece, “Erin,” has hit her terrible teens with ...

If you're not sure of the answers, you're not alone. Experts say establishing a feeding schedule is often confusing for new moms. "I think one of the biggest surprises about breastfeeding is ...

So this author counsels to feed on demand. Your baby knows best what he needs. Follow his lead with regard to feeding and you'll rarely go wrong.

Why is sugar water given to babies? Sugar water is given to babies to ease pain. The sweet taste is thought to calm babies by distracting them from any discomfort they may feel during a minor ...

Breastfeeding Alters Infant Gut in Ways That Boost Brain Development, May Improve Test Scores Dec. 13, 2023 — Breastfeeding, even partially alongside formula feeding, changes the chemical makeup ...

An elderly Hong Kong man has been left in a critical condition after a feeding tube was wrongly placed in his airway in hospital, delivering a liquid laxative into his right lung rather than his ...