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Feeding Tube

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A feeding tube is a medical device used to deliver nutrition directly into the stomach or intestines when a person is unable to eat or swallow adequately. It consists of a flexible tube inserted through the nose or mouth, or surgically implanted through the abdominal wall, into the digestive tract. Key features include: - **Versatility**: Available in various types, including nasogastric, orogastric, gastrostomy, or jejunostomy tubes, depending on the patient's needs. - **Material**: Made from medical-grade materials such as silicone or polyurethane. - **Securing Method**: Includes external or internal devices to secure the tube in place. - **Functionality**: Allows for the administration of liquid nutrition, medications, or fluids directly into the digestive system. Feeding tubes are essential for providing essential nutrition and hydration to individuals who are unable to consume food orally due to medical conditions such as dysphagia, neurological disorders, or gastrointestinal diseases.