Expert Feeding Tube Care | In-Facility & At-Home Support in Pune

The feed is a specially designed liquid nutritional formula. These formulas are prescribed by a doctor or dietitian and are tailored to the patient's specific medical needs, including their calorie, protein, and vitamin requirements.

Medically, providing food and water (whether by mouth or by tube) is considered a basic form of care, not typically life support in the same way as a mechanical ventilator. However, for a person who cannot swallow, it is absolutely life-sustaining.

The most serious risk is aspiration, which is when the feeding formula accidentally enters the lungs. This can cause a serious infection called aspiration pneumonia. Our nurses are highly trained in procedures to minimize this risk, such as checking tube placement and elevating the head of the bed during feeding.

This depends on the type of tube and the patient's condition. Nasogastric (NG) tubes are for short-term use, typically a few weeks. Gastrostomy (PEG/G-tubes) are for long-term use and can be kept for many months or even years, with periodic replacement by a doctor.

The tube itself is flushed with water before and after every feed and medication administration to prevent clogging. The skin around a PEG/G-tube site needs to be cleaned daily with mild soap and water to prevent infection and irritation.

This depends entirely on the recommendation of the patient's doctor and Speech-Language Pathologist. For some patients, the tube provides all their nutrition while they undergo swallowing therapy. For others, it may be a long-term solution.

Once a PEG/G-tube is healed, the tube itself should not be painful. A temporary NG tube can cause some minor irritation in the nose and throat. Our team is expert at positioning and care to maximize comfort.