Peg Tube Holder
In general terms, a peg tube holder is more commonly compared to a G-tube holder; the peg tube is used to feed a person by inserting the other end of the tube in the stomach. Moreover, the holder allows the tube to be set in place in order to prevent it from moving and causing any type stomach discomfort or skin irritation. The peg tube holder can be reinforced with the use of adhesive tapes that support the tube when it’s inserted into the stomach.
What is a PEG Tube?
The PEG tube is used as a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube, which is the instrument that is inserted into the stomach with the use of an endoscope. The PEG tube holder can be used by people that need to gain weight immediately, but it’s also been recommended for the people who want to lose weight. While one end is sitting inside your stomach, the other end is connected to a suction bag; therefore, the PEG tube is being used to feed a person.
Moreover, people with a PEG tube holder are usually feeding themselves with the assistance of a dietitian who looks after them and advisesthem on what to eat; some people also use it to take in medicine. This form of feeding is usually administered to patients who have had the following conditions:
- Stroke
- Brain tumor
- Parkinson’s disease
- Cancer of the mouth
- Throat or esophagus cancer
Peg Tube Holder Use
The peg tube holder is used to put the peg tube in place, as it is inserted into the stomach; the other end is sticking outside for support of suction or feeding. The skin around it may be irritated and the frequent movement of the instrument may eventually cause stomach pain or discomfort. Moreover, the peg tube holder is designed to keep it in place to avoid too much discomfort to the patient, otherwise it will be more difficult for the patient to move or recover if the peg tube holder makes them feel worse than before. Additionally, in normal circumstances, a patient will be using the peg tube holder only for a short period of time, unless otherwise stated by the physician.
Types of Peg Tube Holder
There are different types of peg tube holders in the medical market, which happen to vary in price and design. Perhaps the most common type of peg tube holder is the one that is attached to the peg tube and the skin by using an adhesive tape; however, a few patients have previously complained about this peg tube holder because they get skin irritation with the use of the adhesive tape. Therefore, other types of peg tube holders have been designed and released over the last few years, such as those that come with a small attachment that doesn’t need the adhesive tapes, thus minimizing the irritation of the skin. In general terms, the original peg tube holder is still widely used, mostly because of its low price starting at about $17 per unit; nowadays, they come with a strap that makes it a lot easier to place on the patient.