Use syringe to flush feeding tube with water, as directed by your healthcare professional. Pour formula into feeding container and close cap. Hang feeding container on pole so it is at least 18 inches above stomach. If using a pre-filled feeding container, shake and connect as directed.

How do you install a feeding tube?

Tube Feeding InstructionsClean your hands. Gather your supplies in a clean and comfortable place. Close the roller clamp on the feeding bag (see Figure 3). Wipe the top of the formula can with a clean cloth or paper towel. Hang the feeding bag 2 to 3 feet (. Hold the end of the feeding bag tube over a cup.More items •Nov 20, 2020

What qualifies you for a feeding tube?

If you have trouble swallowing or cant eat or drink enough through your mouth, you may need a feeding tube. You may get one through your nose or mouth for a few days or weeks while you recover from an illness.

Do you have to be put to sleep to get a feeding tube?

Your doctor performs a gastrostomy using an endoscope, which is a flexible tube with a camera attached. You may be given anesthesia to make you more comfortable. This may make you drowsy following the procedure.

Is a feeding tube major surgery?

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement procedure is not a major surgery. It does not involve opening the abdomen. You will be able to go home the same day or the next day after the surgery unless you are admitted for some other reasons.