- For enteral feeding, infusion is done through a tube
inserted into the distal duodenum or proximal jejunum. To avoid reflux
of feedings into the stomach, the tip of the tube must be inserted at
least as far as the distal 3rd portion of the duodenum (left of the
spine).
- The catheter most commonly used at U. Va. for
intubation is the Entriflex Feeding Tube with Flow-Through Stylette
(Sherwood Medical Co., St. Louis MO)
- Transnasal intubation is
more comfortable for most patients than peroral intubation. However, in
a patient with an existing peroral endotracheal tube, peroral intubation
may be considered in order to avoid the possibility of acute sinusitis
induced by a nasal tube.
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