What if the feeding tube falls out or the child pulls the tube out?
It is possible for the feeding tube to fall out or to be pulled out. Do not panic if this happens. The site may bleed a little or you may see stomach contents (including formula) leak from the site. Cover the hole with a clean Band-Aid. You may give your child Tylenol or ibuprofen if they have discomfort at the site. Once the tube is out, the hole will begin to close. It is very important that your child have a new tube placed into the hole as soon as possible. Call your surgeon’s office as soon as possible. You will either need to come to the surgeon’s office or you will need to go to a local emergency room within a few hours to have the tube replaced. *If your child has a MIC-key button in place you will be given a prescription to have an extra tube at home. Your surgeon will advise you whether you may replace the tube at home or whether you need to come to the office to have the MIC-key tube replaced at the hospital. • Leakage around the tube Leakage around the feeding tube is commo
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