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Bolus Gastrostomy Feedings through a PEG or MIC-G Tube

Learn about giving your child Bolus gastrostomy feedings through a PEG or MIC-G™ Tube, from the Feeding Tube Service.

Bolus Gastrostomy Feedings through a PEG or MIC-G Tube Your child is going home with a gastrostomy feeding tube (g-tube). A g-tube is needed to give your child medicine or food when he or she is not able to take enough food by mouth. G-tube feedings can …
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Bolus Nasogastric (NG) Tube Feedings

Learn about giving your child bolus nasogastric (NG) tube feedings, from the Feeding Tube Service.

Bolus Nasogastric (NG) Tube Feedings Your child is going home with a nasogastric (NG) feeding tube. An NG tube is needed to give your child liquid medicine or food when he or she is unable to take enough food by mouth. NG tube feedings can be given by the …
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Continuous Gastrostomy Feedings through a MIC-KEY Tube

Learn about giving your child continuous gastrostomy feedings through a MIC-KEY™ tube from the Feeding Tube Service.

Continuous Gastrostomy Feedings through a MIC-KEY Tube Your child is going home with a gastrostomy (g-tube) feeding tube. A g-tube is needed to give your child liquid medicine or food when he or she is not able to take enough food by mouth. G-tube …
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Continuous Nasogastric (NG) Tube Feedings

Learn about giving your child continuous nasogastric (NG) tube feedings from the Feeding Tube Service.

Continuous Nasogastric (NG) Tube Feedings Your child is going home with a nasogastric (NG) feeding tube. An NG tube is needed to give your child nourishment when he or she is unable to take enough food by mouth. NG feedings can be given by the bolus …
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Instructions after Gastro-Jejunal (G-J) Tube Placement

See home care instructions after placement of a gastro-jejunal (G-J) tube from the Feeding Tube Service.

Instructions after Gastro-Jejunal (G-J) Tube Placement Your child is going home with a gastro-jejunal feeding tube commonly called a “G-J tube." A G-J tube is a tube placed through the abdomen directly into the stomach and then passes into the small …
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How We Support Our Community Health Center Partners

Learn about supporting our community health partners from the Office of Community Health.

How We Support Our Community Health Center Partners Community health centers are best positioned in their communities to provide primary and preventive care to children and families. Health centers serve another special purpose — to be a resource and an …
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Instructions after Placement of a Nasojejunal Tube

See home care instructions after placement of a nasojejunal (N-J) tube from the Feeding Tube Service.

Instructions after Placement of a Nasojejunal Tube Your child is going home with a nasojejunal tube (N-J tube). This tube was placed into the jejunum (the middle part of the small intestine) through the nose, stomach, and upper intestine. The purpose of …
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Instructions after Placement of a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube

See home care instructions after the placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube from the Feeding Tube Service.

Instructions after Placement of a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube A PEG tube is used to give your child formula and/or fluids through a hole in the stomach called a “stoma” because your child is not able to take enough nutrition by mouth. The …
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Instructions for Changing the MIC-G Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube)

See home care instructions for changing the MIC-G™ gastrostomy tube (g-tube) from the Feeding Tube Service.

Instructions for Changing the MIC-G Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) Only replace your child’s MIC-G™ g-tube if you have been taught how to do so by your child’s doctor or nurse. If your child’s MIC-G™ g-tube falls out and you have not been taught how to replace …