[quote=ChristineB]For short periods of time an IV might be used. Check with the doc and let them know what your brothers concerns are. From what Ive heard, the NG tube is no big deal, its easily removed and will not interfere with breathing. Who knows, he may not need the NG tube at all. I would doubt a regular PEG tube would be mentioned for only a weeks worth of usage. [/quote]

Thanks for the response, his aspect is the less tubes attached to his body the better he will feel. He was told that with the feeding tube and trach placed in his body, he will feel like he isn't breathing and may go Into a panic mode. So hopefully we can get him nutrients through the IV, I keep telling him
even though it doesn't feel like you're breathing, you will be breathing perfectly fine!!