Hi, Mom has clogged feeding tube. It's because of poor flushing habits (caregiver--daughter--new to this). Can we pull the tube out at the belly site and clean it and flush it?
We potentially dont have nursing help until Monday unless we head to the ER???

TIA, Trish

Mom age 84 dx stage IV papillary cancer mandible 10/10; non-smoker, drinker, HPV-. Surgery 2/16/2011; mandibulectomy. 0 pos lymph nodes, has been in long-term hospital since March 2011. Returned home 8/11, permanent PEG tube.