The administration of nutrition directly into the stomach or small intestine through a tube, bypassing the oral route, often used when individuals are unable to eat or swallow adequately.
Definition: The delivery of nutrients directly into the gastrointestinal tract, commonly through a feeding tube, to provide nourishment to individuals who cannot consume food orally.
Definition: A type of feeding tube surgically inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach, allowing for long-term enteral nutrition.
Definition: A feeding tube placed directly into the jejunum (part of the small intestine) for individuals who require post-pyloric feeding, often used when stomach feeding is not feasible.
Definition: A temporary feeding tube inserted through the nose and down the esophagus into the stomach for short-term enteral nutrition.
Definition: The coordinated muscular contractions that propel food and liquids through the digestive tract, crucial for the movement of nutrients in individuals receiving tube feeding.
Definition: The administration of a larger volume of liquid nutrition quickly, typically using a syringe, mimicking the natural process of eating.
Definition: The gradual and steady administration of liquid nutrition over an extended period, often using a feeding pump, providing a constant supply of nutrients.
Definition: A medical device used to regulate and control the rate of enteral nutrition delivery, ensuring accurate and consistent feeding over a specified period.
Definition: The inhalation of food, liquids, or gastric contents into the respiratory tract, posing a risk for individuals receiving tube feeding.