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QUICK HITS ARE UP TO DATE AND EVIDENCE BASED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL COMPLEXITY & TECHNOLOGY DEPENDENCE, FROM HOSPITAL TO HOME.

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Posts tagged enteral

ALERT: What is the Avanos MIC PEG tube and why is it being used for primary G tube insertions?

This QuickHit was developed to share information about the Avanos MIC PEG tube which is a gastrostomy tube (G tube) that will be replacing the Corflo PEG for primary G tube insertions at SickKids effective March 19th, 2025.

All, Enteral Feeding and NutritionAdal BahlibiMarch 25, 2025enteral feeding tubes, enteral

HINT: What type of water is used to flush an enteral tube?

This QuickHit was developed in response to family caregivers and home and community care providers asking what kind of water source to use when flushing enteral tubes.

All, Enteral Feeding and NutritionAdal BahlibiAugust 5, 2021NG, enteral

HINT: What to consider when the pH of gastric aspirates from a nasogastric (NG) tube is >6?

This QuickHit was developed based on a Connected Care Live consult from a Home & Community Care Service Provider asking if the NG tube was safe to use when the child's gastric pH was measured to be >6.

Enteral Feeding and Nutrition, AllAdal BahlibiApril 8, 2021ph, NG, enteral

Connected Care Quick Hits

QUICK HITS ARE UP TO DATE AND EVIDENCE BASED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL COMPLEXITY & TECHNOLOGY DEPENDENCE, FROM HOSPITAL TO HOME.