Much of current practice has been borrowed or modified from practice in older children and adults. This is unacceptable given the importance of these tubes to the safety and feeding of these ...

Riss et al. [37] described the administration of extended-release carbamazepine capsules through the feeding tube in children. Capsule contents were mixed with 15 mL of water, and tube flushes ...

Vale, who was born with a rare metabolic condition, had his life saved by stem cells from a baby's umbilical cord that was ...

Pediatric gastrostomy tube feeding is a critical intervention for children who cannot meet their nutritional needs through oral intake due to various medical conditions. This method of feeding is ...

Patients may require gastrostomy tube feeding for many reasons, including as a treatment for Crohn's disease and celiac disease. Babies born prematurely may need an infant feeding tube.

often through a tube, for individuals who cannot consume food orally. This practice is particularly important for children with chronic illnesses who may require specialized feeding strategies to ...

Tube feeding involves giving a liquid dietary formula through a flexible tube inserted into the digestive tract. It is used when patients can’t get enough nutrition by eating. Feeding tubes can be ...