PEG tube feeding is the process of feeding people sufficient nutrients who are not able to swallow due to some medical condition. The word PEG stands for Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy and involves placing a feeding tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall. This might be a temporary or a permanent method based on the underlying condition.
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Can a peg tube be replaced in a patient with a fever?
Query: Hello doctor,Would you do a peg tube replacement on an elderly patient with a 100-degree temperature and an infection coming from the peg site? If not, what would you do to take care of the infection? And since it is an elderly patient, would you admit the patient to a hospital for the infection? If... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We prefer not to change the peg tube until the tube site is Infected. For infection control, we need to give antibiotics. Depending on the severity of the infection, we decide about oral or IV antibiotics. Most of the infections can be taken care of without problems. ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, Is it unreasonable with grade two gastroparesis, extreme weight loss, and unable to maintain weight for a PEG-J tube at this point? I have been hospitalized for failure to thrive twice and I have had GI issues for a long time. My first GES was not valid. My second one showed grade 2 gast... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to Icliniq.com.I am reviewing your case history and attached files (attachments removed to protect patient privacy). I will get back to you in a while. Please wait for my detailed responsePlease revert in case of further queries.Thank you. Read Full »
Can my 93-year-old weak father with congestive heart failure get a PEG tube?
Query: Hi doctor, My father is a 93-year-old with well-controlled congestive heart failure who has been weakened by two weeks in the hospital to the point where he can not take food in without aspiration risk. We are considering a peg tube. Can doctors deny him this procedure based on age or his conditions... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. My simple answer to your question is no, provided the risks of placing a PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) tube are less than its benefits to a debilitated patient. I also like to inform you that placing a peg tub... Read Full »
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