Insertion and care of nasogastric tubes in adults with intellectual disabilities.

Many adults with intellectual disabilities require nutritional support as feeding problems are prevalent in this population. While many types of nutritional support are available, enteral feeding tubes, such as nasogastric (NG) tubes, are considered safe and effective. NG tube feeding is a common cl...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Learning Disability Practice Vol. 22; no. 2; pp. 34 - 42
Main Author: Marsh, Lynne
Format: Journal Article
Published: Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The) 3/25/2019
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