There have been a few comments recently on trapped wind, so I thought I'd post on how to remove air from the stomach through a feeding tube, "PEG", before it travels down the intestines, which can cause pain, discomfort and leaky bottoms...
- Attach a 60ml syringe, with its plunger removed, to either the extension tube (for buttons) or directly to the feeding tube.
- Hold the syringe up above the stomach.
- Open the clamp and you'll hear air gurgles.
- Be careful as some stomach contents/fluid may go into the syringe.
- It helps if someone gently palpates the stomach.
I've always done it when lying down or well reclined. Obviously this only works when air is in the tummy and not lower down in the intestines! !
There are videos online, here is one example, it's on a button, but the principle is the same:
It works well and gives instant relief
Love Ellie.
- Attach a 60ml syringe, with its plunger removed, to either the extension tube (for buttons) or directly to the feeding tube.
- Hold the syringe up above the stomach.
- Open the clamp and you'll hear air gurgles.
- Be careful as some stomach contents/fluid may go into the syringe.
- It helps if someone gently palpates the stomach.
I've always done it when lying down or well reclined. Obviously this only works when air is in the tummy and not lower down in the intestines! !
There are videos online, here is one example, it's on a button, but the principle is the same:
It works well and gives instant relief
Love Ellie.
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