餵⻝導管的護理

使⽤餵⻝導管的程序和護理

餵⻝導管是⼀條經由頸部造⼝⾄胃部的導管，⽤來直接灌⻝、灌⽔和餵藥的。

使⽤餵⻝導管的好處：

l   確保寵物攝⼊⾜夠的⻝物

l   確保寵物攝⼊⾜夠的⽔份

l   避免強迫餵⻝⽽造成的壓⼒

l   ⽅便餵藥

保持餵⻝導管清潔

餵⻝導管頸部的造⼝有時會是客易受感染的部位，因此主⼈須定時清潔造⼝的位置：

1.洗⼿後，帶上⼿套，準備已被稀釋的Betadine消毒藥⽔。

2. 準備⼀⾄兩塊中間已剪了⼀個細孔的棉塊。在細孔的周邊倒上少量Betadine消毒藥⽔

3. 先除去餵⻝管上的繃帶，換掉本來在餵⻝管造⼝上的棉塊。

4. ⽤Betadine消毒藥⽔輕輕清潔造⼝周邊的⽪膚，把造⼝周邊乾了的分泌物清除。

5. 在餵⻝管上，穿上新的棉塊。

6. 帶回餵⻝管上的繃帶，把餵⻝管固定好。

 餵⻝導管的正確使⽤程序

l   為您的寵物帶上頭罩，以免牠抓到餵⻝導管。

l   依照獸醫指⽰，每⽇清潔餵⻝導管兩次。

l   在餵⻝前，⽤針筒灌5毫升⽔。如果您發現寵物出現不舒或有咳嗽的現象，請不要灌⻝，並⽴刻聯絡我們。

l   使⽤餵⻝導管灌⻝後，⽤針筒灌5毫升⽔沖洗餵⻝管，防⽌餵⻝管有阻塞的情況。

l   ⻝物和藥物必須是流質，才能順利流⼊餵⻝導管。

l   如果您的寵物有嘔吐的情況，請⽴刻致電我們。

l   請依照獸醫的餵⻝時間和份量的指⽰。


Feeding Tube Care

Oesophageal Feeding Tubes

An oesophageal feeding tube is a tube used to administer food, water and medications directly into your pets digestive system, bypassing the mouth via

a small hole in the neck.

 

Its benefits include:

- ability to ensure adequate food intake

- ability to ensure adequate hydration

- avoids food aversion and stress triggered

by force feeding

- allows easy administration of medications

 

Keeping it clean

The site of tube entry into the neck can be a site for infection and so proper cleaning is essential.

 

1.Wash your hands and wear gloves. Prepare cleaning solution of diluted betadine (our bottle is ready to use) and cotton wool.

2. Prepare a clean swab square and cut a hole in the middle to allow the tube to pass through. Pour some betadine around the hole edges.

3. Remove the outer bandaging and place to one side.

4. Clean the skin around the hole and along the tube gently with the betadine soaked

cotton wool. Remove any scabs and dried discharge if present.

5. Apply the new swab over the hole, allowing the tube to pass through it.

6. Reapply the outer bandage layer(s) and secure the tube into position.

 

Feeding Tube Tips

l   We recommend your pet to wear a cone collar to prevent them from removing the feeding tube.

l   Cleaning is recommended twice daily or as per your vet's instructions.

l   Just before feeding, pass 5ml water down the tube. If you notice any discomfort or coughing, do not continue to feed and please call us for advice.

l   Pass 5ml water down the tube after feeding to prevent blockages.

l   Make sure food and tablets are blended or grounded to a smooth liquid to prevent

l   blockage of the tube.

l   If your pet vomits, please call us as the tube may have become displaced.

l   Please follow our recommendations on how often and how much to feed