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This video discusses how to prevent a feeding tube clog.

It starts with a list of the 4 mains reasons why feeding tubes get clogged. Then it dives into an explanation for why the clog occurs and solutions to prevent the clog from happening.

A feeding tube clog is a common complication of feeding tubes that is usually preventable and is undesirable because it can lead to decreased nutrient delivery and a delay in medication administration.

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Chapters for this video:

0:00 How to prevent a feeding tube clog
1:04 Appropriate feeding tube sizes
2:50 Adequate free water flushes
4:42 Proper medication administration
7:01 Avoiding gastric residual volume measurements

This video is for educational purposes only. It is in no way intended to serve as a way to diagnose medical conditions or become a replacement for individualized care from a physician.  

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