Gastrostomy Tube Feeding Procedure. The syringe plunger may be used to gently push the last of the liquid through the peg tube. When you leave the hospital you should be able to.
During the procedure a physician places an endoscope a long thin flexible instrument about 1 2 inch in diameter into your mouth. Give yourself liquid food and water through the feeding tube. When you leave the hospital you should be able to.
The syringe plunger may be used to gently push the last of the liquid through the peg tube.
The endoscope is used to ensure the correct positioning of the peg tube also called a feeding tube in your stomach. When you leave the hospital you should be able to. The syringe plunger may be used to gently push the last of the liquid through the peg tube. You will pour the liquid into the syringe and hold it up high.
