Feeding Tube French Sizes Explained! (Plus: what you need to know about tube sizes u0026 blended diets)
Claire Kariya, a registered dietitian and feeding tube expert, explains feeding tube sizes. The French scale for feeding tube sizes is explained in detail and the differences between different tube styles are explained as they relate to internal tube size. Claire also explains what tube size is recommended as the minimum for people who want to use blenderized food for tube feeding. The Natural Tube Feeding channel is all about blended diets, but there is even more information and resources at the website. Check it out!
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ABOUT NATURAL TUBE FEEDING
Claire Kariya is a registered dietitian with 15 years of tube feeding experience. Through research and teaching, Claire strives to increase acceptance of blenderized tube feeding in the medical community. She believes that whole food should be included in one’s diet, whether or not they have a feeding tube. To provide support to people interested in exploring the option of blenderized tube feeding, Claire created Natural Tube Feeding.
DISCLAIMER
This video represents the personal views of its author, Claire Kariya and is intended for informational purposes only. This video does not replace the need for individualized nutrition care or personalized medical advice.
There are serious risks involved with tube feeding. These include, but are not limited to, serum electrolyte abnormalities, dehydration, malabsorption, nutritional deficiencies, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, pulmonary aspiration, allergic reactions, tube occlusion, and tube dislodgement. Always inform your health care team and personal dietitian before making any changes to your tube feeding regime.
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