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PEG or NG
by sophiechen, Dec 11, 2007 11:38AM
Hi, i m sophie from malaysia. i really need some views on PEG and NG. my dad had a stroke on dec 7(fri), bleeding in the right ventricles and some on the left (basal ganglioma). the left side of his body is paralysed, some movements on his right (ie right hand trying to pull out the NG tube n bending his right knee), able to recognize us, slurred speech. he was fitted with an NG tube and had his first liquid food (enteral)on dec 9 (sun). on mon, d doc suggested a PEG. my mom, brothers n i could not come to a decision. d doc informed us tat with a PEG, dad will be able to take in blended food. As i searched d net 4 more information, there r pros n cons about PEG and so many other information about stroke, NG, PEG, aspiration pneumonia, stroke with dysphagia that i m pretty much confused. what i read about PEG's possible complications scares me. i m not sure if my fears are justified. i feel i don't have enough knowledge and information to make an informed decision. my questions r:
1. should my dad be fitted with a PEG so soon? he was taking liquid thru NG for only one day when PEG was suggested.
2. how long should we wait 2 see if my dad will ever regain his ability swallow?
3. which is better? to get a PEG now n take it off when he could swallow OR to wait awhile n see his progress before getting a PEG
4. will a delay in fitting a PEG aggravate my dad's current condition?
5. does the use of NG tube carry a higher risk of getting aspiration pneumonia compared to the use of PEG?
i m not sure if my questions make sense. can someone pls help or give your suggestions ASAP? thank you very much
1. should my dad be fitted with a PEG so soon? he was taking liquid thru NG for only one day when PEG was suggested.
2. how long should we wait 2 see if my dad will ever regain his ability swallow?
3. which is better? to get a PEG now n take it off when he could swallow OR to wait awhile n see his progress before getting a PEG
4. will a delay in fitting a PEG aggravate my dad's current condition?
5. does the use of NG tube carry a higher risk of getting aspiration pneumonia compared to the use of PEG?
i m not sure if my questions make sense. can someone pls help or give your suggestions ASAP? thank you very much
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