AdministratorWhat French size is a PEG tube?
The diameter is measured in ‘”french,” which is abbreviated with the letter ‘f.” Typical diameters include 14f, 18f, 24f. Generally, the smallest diameter tube that can handle the formula or medications given should be used. Thinner tubes generally have less leakage than large diameter tubes.
What is a French feeding tube?
The diameter of a feeding tube is measured in French units (each French unit equals ⅓ mm).
What is Bard G-tube?
Your child’s gastrostomy tube (G-tube) is a special tube in your child’s stomach that will help deliver food and medicines until your child can chew and swallow. Sometimes, it is replaced by a button, called a Bard Button or MIC-KEY, 3 to 8 weeks after surgery.
How are PEG tubes sized?
PEG tubes are about the size of a pen or pencil. You’ll see 6 to 12 inches of the tube coming out of the incision area. Around the tube is a disc called an external bumper. This bumper prevents the tube from going further into your stomach.
Is a PEG tube and G-tube the same?
PEG specifically describes a long G-tube placed by endoscopy, and stands for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. Sometimes the term PEG is used to describe all G-tubes.
How many types of feeding tubes are there?
Types of feeding tubes Nasogastric feeding tube (NG) Nasojejunal feeding tube (NJ) Gastrostomy tubes, e.g. percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), radiologically inserted gastrostomy (RIG) Jejunostomy tubes, e.g. surgical jejunostomy (JEJ), jejunal extension of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG-J).
What is a bard button?
The Bard* Button Replacement Gastrostomy Device is a non-obtrusive, skin-level device equipped with an anti-reflux valve to help ensure better and safer feeding. Its low-profile external bolster which is designed for patient comfort, secures the device and is more cosmetically appealing for ambulatory patients.