This 3D animation reveals the placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy – PEG , or “feeding tube” in patients who are unable to take food by mouth for an extended period of time. It demonstrates the two main surgical techniques for PEG tube placement. 1. The “pull” method, 2. The “push” method.

All About Gastrostomy Tubes: Tube Feeding and Cystic Fibrosis from Children’s Memorial on Vimeo.

Ainsley has a trach due to upper airway swelling. She is unable to eat and is fed with a gastrostomy tube. We make a blenderized diet of pureed foods that we give with a quick bolus tube feeding.

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