https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/ggj-tubes-making-the-decision-to-get-a-feeding-tube?language=en&hub=tubefeeding

Limitations of each type of tube (Pediatric)

General Complication

Infection, leak, hypergranulation tissue, skin irritation, tube migration

Feeding Tube Routes:

Route Placement Use Case Specific Complications
NG Tube (nasogastric) Nose → stomach Short-term use
NJ tube (nasojejunal) Nose → small intestine For aspiration risk or poor gastric function
G/GJ-tube (gastrostomy) Direct to stomach via skin Long-term use

In cases of → Should be conducted when > 50% → risk of complication | | | J-tube (jejunostomy) | Direct to jejunum | | | | PEG | | | |

NG Tube

PEG Tube

Indictaion

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