Discharge home with NG tube, ListServ Summary, May 2024
Rehab administrators answer questions regarding discharge home with NG tubes. IPRC archives information collected by the Pediatric Rehab Administrator’s ListServ as a public service to the entire Pediatric Rehabilitation Community. All information is posted in summary format and has been de-identified. Search through past queries for responses to rehabilitation related questions.
Original Question(s)
- Does your NICU Discharge patients home with NG Tubes?
- Are there specific requirements for patient selection (ie minimum 50% feeds PO)?
- Does the SLP Team complete an instrumental (VFSS or FEES) on every baby discharging home with NG?
- What are the minimum training requirements for caregivers?Â
- What is the follow up plan for patients discharged home with NG?
Summary of Responses (De-identified)
