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enteral feeding tubes

Enteral feeding tubes are medical devices used to deliver nutrition directly into a person's gastrointestinal tract when they cannot eat normally. These tubes are inserted through the nose, mouth, or directly into the stomach or small intestine, providing essential nutrients, fluids, and medications. They are commonly used for patients with swallowing difficulties, digestive disorders, or during recovery from surgery. There are different types of tubes, like nasogastric (through the nose), gastrostomy (directly into the stomach), and jejunostomy (into the small intestine). They help ensure adequate nutrition and hydration when oral intake isn't possible.