Does anyone check for residual gastric contents before next feedings with the PEG? If so how much residual is to much to have and still take in nutrition?


Dx: SCC lateral tongue April 09, Stage T1M0N0
PET scan clear April 09
Partial glossectomy April 09, no carcinoma present
IMRT started 7/9/09, finished 8/26/09
PEG inserted 7/30/09
PEG removed 9/25/09
ER Nurse


Keep the rubber side down....