Enteral Feeding Supplies

When someone is not able to consume food in a normal manner, liquid nutrition is delivered via enteral feeding. This occurs when the nutritional liquid is delivered directly into the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The GI tract is made up of the mouth, esophagus, stomach and intestines. For enteral feeding, a tube can be inserted into the stomach via the mouth. In some cases, nutrition is delivered directly into the stomach or small intestines using a surgically created opening called a stoma. It is vital that caregivers have the right enteral feeding supplies on hand when they have a patient who relies on it for their daily nutrition.

Why is Enteral Feeding Necessary?

There are a variety of illnesses and injuries that may require enteral feeding. For elderly patients a stroke can make swallowing difficult. Other illnesses such as cancer or an injury can impede normal eating. Some infants and children have conditions that prevent them from consuming food via a bottle or spoon. Often the goal is to regain the capacity to eat normally although enteral feeding can also be a long-term solution.

Honest Medical has the Enteral Feeding Supplies You Need

We offer the enteral feeding supplies you need whether you are using a feeding tube or providing food via a stoma. Here are some of the enteral feeding essentials you will find at HonestMed:

• Whole Food Meal Replacement: HonestMed offers many types of enteral foods for meal replacement including, peptide formula, high protein, low calorie-high protein, diabetic and high fiber meals.
• Feeding Tubes: HonestMed carries nasogastric tubes (NGT) where food enters the stomach via the nose; orogastric tubes (OGT) where food is delivered via the mouth and ends at the stomach; and oroentric tubes (OET) that begin at the mouth and end at the intestines. There are also gastronomy tubes that go straight to the stomach via a stoma and Jejunostomy tubes (J-tubes) where the stoma goes straight into the intestines.
• Gastronomy Feeding Tube Extensions: Patients that are fed enterally via a gastrostomy tube can use an extension to provide more freedom of movement.
• Enteral Feeding Pump: These pumps deliver the prescribed formula automatically for continuous or intermittent feeding. The Kangaroo Epump offers innovative tracking that allows you to maintain a 72-hour feeding history for increased accuracy.
• Gravity Feeding Bag: A gravity feeding bag is attached to an IV pole above the patient and enteral nutrition is consistently delivered in this manner.
• Pump Feeding Bag: A pump bag delivers enteral nutrition via a pump, which offers the patient more mobility as they feed. HonestMed also offers feeding pump backpacks allowing nutrition to be delivered anywhere the patient goes.
• Irrigation Syringes to Keep Enteral Feeding Supplies Clean: Flushing out your enteral feeding system is very important to make sure feeding tubes are kept clean between feedings.

Learn More

HonestMed offers blogs on many health and wellness topics to keep you better informed. Learn more about enteral feeding in our guide: An Enteral Feeding Guide: Stocking Up on the Right Supplies

If you have any questions about enteral feeding supplies, or you would like information on our autoship services, contact an HonestMed Care Specialist at (833) 933-2323.