Tech Track #1: From Hunger Games to Healthy Gains: Feeding Tubes 101

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A. Anorexia

B. Oral disorder

C. Esophageal stricture

D. Facial trauma

A. Instill carbonated soda into the feeding tube

B. Massage the exterior of the feeding tube to breakdown any potential food build-up

C. Ensure all clamps are open

D. Contact a veterinarian

A. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube

B. Nasogastric tube

C. Nasoesophageal tube

D. Esophagostomy tube

A. Significant nasal disease

B. Facial trauma

C. Lack of a gag reflex

D. Severe ileus

A. Assessing the incision site for signs of infection (redness, swelling, heat, discharge, etc.)

B. Assessing for evidence of dehiscence

C. Ensuring the incision site is cleaned at least once daily, as directed by the veterinarian

D. All of the above