Feeding tube

biomedical engineering, dentistry, genetics, neurology, otolaryngology, pulmonology, radiology, and social services are also integrated into the patient’s care as needed (Miller et al., 2001). The primary role of the IFT SLP is to evaluate oral motor and feeding skills. This is commonly done through a clinical evaluation and the administration of videofluoroscopic and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluations of swallowing. After conducting these assessments, the SLP must document clinical signs of…

After five years and with virtually no chance for recovery, her parents asked hospital employees to terminate their daughter’s life support and remove the tubes (“Case Briefs”, par 3). By this time, most of the annual costs of hospitalization was being paid by the state of Missouri. The care costs had exhausted the Cruzan’s resources (“Cruzan v Director”, par 3). The state hospital officials had refused to…

them to stay straight because of her disease. Most of the surgeries were,however, sadly, not very successful. Another type of surgery that Summer has had in her life was a placement of a feeding tube in her stomach. A feeding tube is a very small hole in the stomach that you connect a cord to which connects to a tube which you pour her food or medicine into. She got the surgery when she was about five years old and since then it has been one of the only ways she can receive food. It is one of…

You will be given a medicine to make you fall sleep (general anesthetic). You may also be given a medicine to help you relax (sedative). • A tube may be inserted through your nose and into your stomach (nasogastric tube). The nasogastric tube removes digestive fluids and prevents you from throwing up or feeling nauseous. • A small, flexible tube (catheter) will be inserted into your bladder to measure your urine production during surgery. • An incision will be made in the upper part…

efforts that included nerve stimulation therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy were unsuccessful. With diagnosis Persistent Vegetative State, she spent almost fifteen years in bed, nourished by the feeding tube. Terry died in 2005 when following the court order, her feeding tube was removed. One of the ethical issues in Terry’s case involved a basic principle of autonomy. Terry did not leave any legal document where her wishes regarding medical treatment were revealed, nor did she…

works in their interest then any action that fails to account the patients desires would infringe their autonomy. This universalizes the maxim and passes the test. Prior to Freda’s catatonic state, she communicates her wishes of not wanting a feeding tube. At this time, Freda’s rationality remains, thus making her an equal member who can rightfully determine her own ends and goals. The means as an end formulation states that we treat each rational creature with equal dignity and worth, and that…

As I sit in church every Sunday morning, I can’t help but notice my pastor’s actions. He walks up to the pulpit, lays his bottle of water and bible down, and begins his sermon. Throughout the sermon, he begins to lose his voice and gasps for air. He immediately grabs his water and begins to guzzle it. As the congregation waits patiently for the sermon to resume, I begin to reflect on the hard times my pastor has gone through to get here. My curiosity got the best of me as I made the decision to…

damaged enough to cause PVS or Persistent Vegetative State, in which she could still breath and her heart still beat but she was kept alive by feeding tube. Her husband Michael fought to remove the tube so Terri may pass away peacefully, for 15 years Terri’s parents fought to keep her alive. On March 31st, 2005 Terri Schiavo passed away days after the feeding tube was removed, this fight about life support cause DNR orders and advanced directives to begin to…

Number Seven: Aspirated Substances of Pneumonia Pneumonia clients have to deal with aspirated substances sometimes, which can include liquid secretions, acidic re-fluxed things from the stomach, and more. It must suck to deal with it. Number Six: Tube Feeding Isn't a Good Idea For those who are getting…

bioethics case on the Matter of Conroy. 98 N.J. 321, 486 A.2d 1209 (1985). This matter taken up by the Supreme Court of New Jersey (NJ) reviews the rights of an incompetent patient, their self-determination and the ethical decision to withhold tube feeding. The case summary will apply two ethical definitions and two ethical theories that are relevant to the Matter of Conroy case. A description of the legislation that was developed as a result of this particular case outcome will be…