Feeding Tube Care: Risks, Formulas & Removal Guide

Feeding tubes are essential for high-protein nutrition but carry risks, especially in the elderly. Proper calculation for tube feeding and understanding the removal process and potential side effects are vital for patient care.

the old man patient in hospital with tubes in hand

What Can You Eat With a Feeding Tube?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Clay McCollum

Tube feedings are implemented in a medical setting to provide nutrition to individuals who are unable or unwilling to eat. Feedings tubes are placed for a variety of reasons and may be in place temporarily or permanently. Two common types of tube feedings are nasogastric tubes and percutaneous gastronomy tubes.