Name of the Procedure:

Repositioning of a Naso- or Oro-Gastric Feeding Tube Through the Duodenum for Enteric Nutrition
Common Name: NG or OG Tube Repositioning
Technical Term: Transpyloric Feeding Tube Repositioning

Summary

This procedure involves adjusting the position of a naso-gastric (NG) or oro-gastric (OG) feeding tube to ensure it passes through the stomach and into the duodenum for optimal enteric nutrition delivery.

Purpose

Medical Condition: Used for patients requiring direct feeding into the small intestine, often due to issues affecting normal digestion or absorption. Goals/Outcomes: Proper nutrition delivery by ensuring correct placement of the feeding tube to avoid complications such as aspiration or inadequate nutrition.

Indications

Symptoms/Conditions: Severe gastroesophageal reflux, delayed gastric emptying, risk of aspiration, or need for precise enteric nutrition. Patient Criteria: Patients unable to take adequate oral nutrition due to conditions like stroke, surgery, or gastrointestinal disorders.

Preparation

Pre-Procedure Instructions: Patients may need to fast for a certain period before the procedure. Adjustments to current medications might be required. Diagnostic Tests: An abdominal X-ray or fluoroscopy might be needed to confirm initial tube placement and guide repositioning.

Procedure Description

1. Initial Assessment: The healthcare provider confirms the need for the procedure and greets the patient.
2. Preparation: The patient's head is elevated, and the tube is secured temporarily.
3. Repositioning: Using a combination of gentle manipulation and guidance techniques, the provider advances the tube through the stomach and into the duodenum.
4. Verification: Placement is confirmed using imaging techniques like an X-ray or fluoroscopy.
5. Final Adjustment: The tube is secured in place and feeding is restarted as per the nutrition plan.

Equipment: Naso-gastric or oro-gastric feeding tube, imaging tools (X-ray, fluoroscope), securing devices. Anesthesia/Sedation: Usually, no sedation is required; local anesthesia might be applied to the nasal or oral passage for comfort.

Duration

The procedure typically takes about 30-60 minutes.

Setting

This procedure is generally performed in a hospital setting, often in a patient's room, or sometimes in a specialized endoscopy or radiology suite.

Personnel

Healthcare Professionals Involved: Physicians (usually gastroenterologists or surgeons), radiologists, nurses, and sometimes a nutritionist or dietician.

Risks and Complications

Common Risks: Discomfort, nasal or throat irritation, minor bleeding. Rare Risks: Perforation of the gastrointestinal tract, infection, tube displacement, pneumothorax. Complications Management: Immediate medical attention and necessary corrective actions.

Benefits

Expected Benefits: Ensures proper nutrition intake, reduces risk of aspiration, improves overall outcomes. Realization Time: Benefits are often realized immediately, with ongoing improvements as nutrition stabilizes.

Recovery

Post-Procedure Care: Monitoring for any signs of complications, regular assessment of tube placement. Expected Recovery Time: Heartburn and discomfort should subside quickly, with most patients resuming normal activities shortly after. Restrictions/Follow-Up: Regular check-ups and ongoing monitoring of nutritional status and tube position.

Alternatives

Other Treatment Options: Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), jejunostomy tube placement. Pros and Cons: TPN can be more invasive and requires central line placement; jejunostomy provides a more permanent solution but involves surgery.

Patient Experience

During the Procedure: Patients may feel slight pressure or discomfort as the tube is repositioned, but it's typically well-tolerated. Pain Management/Comfort: Local anesthesia may be used, and pain relievers provided if necessary.

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