Ask the RD: How Can I Unclog a G-tube at Home?
How to unclog a G-tube Feeding tubes can become clogged with dried formula and/or medications if not flushed properly. You may be able to unclog a G-tube yourself, using warm water. You can also watch...
View ArticleAsk the Registered Dietitian: Can I Use Coke to Unclog My Feeding Tube?
Can I use Coke to unclog my feeding tube? It’s not recommend by registered dietitians. Soda and juice are acidic and can react with any formula left in the tube, making the clog worse. Research shows...
View ArticleCommon Complications of Home Tube Feeding Webinar Video and Slides
For anyone who missed our recent “How to Troubleshoot and Manage Common Complications of Home Tube Feeding” webinar, presented by Amy Long Carrera, Shield HealthCare’s Corporate Registered Dietitian,...
View ArticleCommon Complications of Home Tube Feeding Webinar Video and Slides
For anyone who missed our recent “How to Troubleshoot and Manage Common Complications of Home Tube Feeding” webinar, presented by Amy Long Carrera, Shield HealthCare’s Corporate Registered Dietitian,...
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Tube Feeding: How to Unclog Your Feeding Tube
If you notice resistance when you try to take water or formula through your feeding tube, the tube may be clogged. Follow these tips to learn how to unclog your feeding tube, or watch our video: Watch...
View ArticleTube Feeding: How to Unclog Your Feeding Tube Video
Watch Shield HealthCare’s Registered Dietitian’s how to unclog your feeding tube video with step-by-step instructions and tips on how to unclog your feeding tube and how to prevent a clogged tube. You...
View ArticleIntroducing Our Free Pediatric Tube Feeding Guide
We are pleased to offer our new “Pediatric Tube Feeding Guide” for free. This guide provides comprehensive information about tube feeding, including how to care for your child’s tube and the skin...
View ArticleIntroducing Our Free Adult Tube Feeding Guide
We are pleased to offer our new “Adult Tube Feeding Guide” for free. This guide provides the basic information about tube feeding, including how to care for your tube and the skin around it, how to...
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