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Group 5-1
Group 5-1
1. SELLO
2. PITSO
3. MATUKA
4. MOTSARAPANE
5. LEKATSA
6. LOKE
7. LEMENA
OBJECTIVES
At the end of this presentation learners should be able to ;
5. BURNING; when a person receives NG feeding, the tube can sometimes become
clogged or blocked, which can cause the formula to back up and burn the inside of the
nose , throat or oesophagus. This can be very painful and can cause inflammation
and even scarring.
6. INFECTION; This is because the NG tube creates a direct pathway for bacteria to enter
the body and can increase the risk of infection. The most common type of infection
that can occur with NG feeding is aspiration pneumonia. When a large amount of air
enters the stomach it leads to a condition called aerophagia. The excess air can cause
bloating and abdominal pain. In severe cases it can lead to distension of the stomach
which van cause the stomach to twist and can cut the blood supply to the stomach.
Measures to avoid complications of
enteral feeding
• Following the prescribed feeding schedule and monitoring signs of
feeding intolerance, such as vomiting
• Monitoring proper nutrition, hydration and oral hygiene
• Avoiding medications that irritate the gastrointestinal tract
• Ensuring that the feeding tube is properly placed and cared for
• The patient should also be monitored for signs of gastrointestinal
bleeding which can indicate a complication with feeding tube