The risks of using a G-Tube
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 11:48 amHello everyone,
I wanted to discuss the risks of giving your child a G-tube. For many parents of children with special needs, difficulties in swallowing and moving the mouth can often be a serious issue. Thats why some children have gastric feeding tubes–also known as G-tubes–inserted into their digestive tract through a small incision in their abdomens. This tube allows one to feed a child certain formulas to fulfill his nutritional needs. Some possible complications which may occur include, mechanical injury, irritation, and Peritonitis, resulting in more serious health issues. To have a greater understanding of all the complications and how G-tubes may affect therapy, click the link below.
http://enabledkids.ca/?p=1516
Thanks,
Natan
I wanted to discuss the risks of giving your child a G-tube. For many parents of children with special needs, difficulties in swallowing and moving the mouth can often be a serious issue. Thats why some children have gastric feeding tubes–also known as G-tubes–inserted into their digestive tract through a small incision in their abdomens. This tube allows one to feed a child certain formulas to fulfill his nutritional needs. Some possible complications which may occur include, mechanical injury, irritation, and Peritonitis, resulting in more serious health issues. To have a greater understanding of all the complications and how G-tubes may affect therapy, click the link below.
http://enabledkids.ca/?p=1516
Thanks,
Natan