Enteral Care and Nutrition Resources
In the first instance please refer any enteral stoma issues to the ward doctors. See the guidance below.
Pictorial Guide to Enteral Tube Component Parts
Guideline: Treatment for overgranulation
Guideline-Treating suspected infection of enteral stoma site
Guideline: Trouble shooting a suspected buried bumper
Guideline: Treatment for leakage
Guideline: How to use an Enteral ENPLUG
Guideline How to unblock an enteral tube
Guideline: Enteral tube displacement
Guideline: Investigating Enteral Tube Related Incidents (DATIX)
Weight management intervention process
Guideline: Out of hours starter feeding regimen for those at risk of Refeeding Syndrome
Guideline: Refeeding guideline 2024 Final
Abbott eRegistration (Restricted Access)
External referral pathway: Enteral Feeding Tube SGH Referral
External referral pathway consent form: Consent Form 4
Enteral Appointment Ward Checklist
If an issue persists, then refer to the Enteral team:
- Complete ‘Enteral Referral’ form in patient/resident’s case notes
- Contact Enteral Team by email enteral@rhn.org.uk for general enquiries
Note: Urgent medical problems must be referred to responsible medical team during hours (Monday-Friday 09:00am-05:00pm), or the Clinical Response Service out of hours.