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A feeding tube can be used for bolus or continual feedings. A gastrostomy feeding tube insertion is the placement of a feeding tube through the skin and the stomach wall, directly into the stomach. A feeding tube is very effective when initially placed properly by a trained physician. Depending on the type of feeding tube placed, it is quite possible to learn to replace the tube yourself. Surgery is normally not required to replace the tube. Feeding tubes have a tendency to become clogged or occluded. This can lead to the need for replacement of the tube. Feeding tube clogging can be time consuming, and can prevent nutritional supplementation when clogged and awaiting declogging or replacment. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feeding_tube
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When invented nasogastric tube?
The original nasogastric feeding tube was invented in 1976 by 2 surgeons Dr. Robert Dobbie and Dr. Hoffmeister. Most feeding tubes are passed through the nose into the stomach for acute issues.
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1 billlion dollars lolzz :)
Workbooks for improving realtionships?
"The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands" by Dr. Laura Schlesinger
Is it safe to take the morning after pill if you are breast feeding?
I would recommend you contact your DR about this.
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Who invented the dobhoff tube?
DobbHoff feeding tube was invented in 1976 by 2 surgeons Dr. Robert Dobbie and Dr. Hoffmeister - and so named after them.
What does it cost to remove clamps from tubes so i can get pregnant?
Around $5,000 to $10,000 depending on the dr you chose and your area.
What kind of scientist is Dr Grant in Jurassic Park?
Dr. Grant is a paleontologist. Dr. Sattler is a paleobotanist.
Is there away that you can remove the scarring on the uterus or on the fallopian tubes?
It depends on what your specific condition is. Talk to your dr to know all of your options.
Dr Esau discovered that plant viruses and sugars can be transported through plant tissues via?
Phloem (Sieve tubes)
Can electric shock to your abdomen make you able to have babies after a tubal ligation?
A Dr would surgically reverse the tubal ligation by reconnecting the tubes.
When was intravenous feeding introduced?
It was invented by Dr. Stanley Dudrick in the 1950s who taught sugery for several years at the Yale School of Medicine.
