Tube feeding has been practiced for more than 400 years (1). In addition to feeding,
gastrointestinal (GI) access can be used for decompression in cases of enteral obstruction …

Context Tube-feeding is of questionable benefit for nursing home residents with advanced
dementia. Approximately two-thirds of US nursing home residents who are tube fed had their …

There are a variety of techniques for gastrostomy tube placement. Endoscopic and
radiologic approaches have almost entirely superseded surgical placement. However, an …

(PEG) tube has become an indispensable and routine procedure for providing enteral
nutrition. The frequency of PEG tube placement has increased over the years based on …

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate national trends in paracentesis and
thoracentesis procedures and the relative roles of specialty groups providing these services …

BACKGROUND: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement in children has
come under scrutiny with reports of improved safety profiles using laparoscopic-assisted …

Background & Aims Gastrostomies are widely used to provide long-term enteral nutrition to
patients with neurologic conditions that affect swallowing (eg, following a cerebrovascular …

The numbers of nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are increasing
throughout the entire health care enterprise, and a similar expansion continues within …

2. Recognize that speech and language pathologists specialize in evaluation and
management of oropharyngeal dysphagia. Esophageal dysphagia is typically diagnosed …

Background: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes have allowed for a safe
and efficient way to feed patients who cannot tolerate oral feeding, yet have a functioning …