Tube feeding

Gastrostomy tubes (G tubes) are placed in the stomach and gastrojejunal tubes (GJ tubes) are placed in the small intestine. Both help with feeding by allowing liquid feeds to be given directly into the stomach or small intestine.

Nasogastric tubes (NG tubes) are inserted into a nostril and go down to the stomach. Liquid feeds are then able to go directly into the stomach through the tube.