Feeding Tube Infections. You may get one through your nose or mouth for a few days or weeks while you recover. Then gradually increase rate. A patient with a feeding tube infection will experience pain discomfort and nausea. Use a new feeding bag as often as prescribed typically daily.
For bolus feeding increase length of time for feeding. Follow the formula mixing instructions extremely carefully. Recognizing the signs of infection such as redness at the tube insertion site pus or unusual drainage tenderness and fever is important for early treatment. In order to prevent these infections make sure you. There is some evidence that the feeding tube and or the feeding solution may be the culprit particularly in adults. Upset stomach diarrhea.
Learn about how to prevent gastrointestinal and skin infection around the feeding tube site.
Proper daily care and correct use of feeding tube supplies is necessary to avoid gastrointestinal and skin infections related to tube feeding. Wash your hands every time you handle the tube site or formula and feeding supplies. A patient with a feeding tube infection will experience pain discomfort and nausea. There is some evidence that the feeding tube and or the feeding solution may be the culprit particularly in adults. Use a new syringe every day. Then gradually increase rate.