Today, Dr. Abhishek Shukla explained the role of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) feeding in providing nutrition to long-term patients. Typically, an NG (Nasogastric) tube is used to deliver food, fluids, and medication. However, prolonged use of an NG tube has significant drawbacks. One of the most serious risks is aspiration pneumonia, which occurs when food, liquid, or stomach secretions accidentally enter the lungs. This happens because the NG tube keeps the esophagus open, allowing

590K views · 1K reactions | PEG Tube explained! PEG Tube: Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube 良Insertion: Through the abdominal wall into the stomach ️Purpose: Delivers nutrition, fluids, & medications DIRECTLY into the stomach 洛Uses: For patients unable to eat or drink orally (ex.: brain injury, stroke, dysphagia) #NursingSchool #StudentNurse #NurseLife #FutureNurse #NursingSkills #NurseEducation #ClinicalSkills | Nurse In The Making | Facebook

Peg Tubes Explained! 🤍PEG tube → percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube 🤍 Device inserted through the abdominal wall directly into the stomach 🤍Provides a means for delivering nutrition, fluids, and medications directly into the stomach for individuals who are unable to consume food orally. 🤍 Be sure to crush medications finely to avoid clogging the tube (always check if the medication can be crushed!) 🤍Flush the tube before & after administering feeds or medication to to avoid clogging t