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

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