GASTRIC/ENTERIC TUBE

CARE ON THE INSERTION, ADMINISTRATION OF DIETS AND PREVENTION OF COMPLICATIONS

Abstract

More and more , the nutritional therapy is recognized as an important fact in the recovery of sick people. The modern tubes make possible the offering of nutrients and improve nutritional conditions in a less uninvasive method, since the digestive system has at least part of its absorptive capacity. This proceeding needs specialized care, because it can have complications. The staff must have knowledge of the installation of the tubes, infusing of diet and practice to prevent, recognizing and take care of the patient during these complications. We show the technique of introduction of tubes, infusion of the diet and the main complications that may come from this therapy