The Benefits of NGT Feeding at Home.
Know Someone Who Requires NGT Feeding? Here’s How iKare Can Help
Nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding is a crucial procedure for patients unable to consume food orally due to medical conditions such as stroke, neurological disorders, or swallowing difficulties. If you know someone in need of NGT feeding, you understand the importance of proper care, comfort, and professional management. Fortunately, iKare offers a solution that saves you and your loved ones the inconvenience of frequent hospital trips by providing trained nurses who perform NGT feeding and reinsertion, right in the comfort of your home.
In addition to NGT feeding, iKare also offers holistic home care services, ensuring that all your loved one’s needs are met under one roof.
What is NGT Feeding?
NGT feeding involves inserting a thin, flexible tube through the nose, down the oesophagus, and into the stomach. This allows liquid nutrition, medications, and fluids to be administered directly into the digestive system. NGT feeding is essential for individuals who:
- Have swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) due to stroke, neurological disorders, or dementia.
- Are recovering from surgery and temporarily require nutritional support.
- Have gastrointestinal conditions preventing oral intake of food.
- Are receiving palliative care where eating becomes difficult.
Why NGT Feeding is Essential
For patients who rely on NGT feeding, receiving the right nutrients and hydration is vital for recovery, maintaining strength, and avoiding malnutrition. The procedure, however, requires professional care to prevent complications like aspiration (inhaling food into the lungs) or tube displacement, both of which could lead to discomfort or health risks.
Families often find themselves overwhelmed by frequent hospital visits and learning how to manage tube feeding at home. This is where iKare steps in, providing a professional, convenient solution.
iKare’s Comprehensive Home Care for NGT Feeding and More
iKare’s trained nurses specialise in NGT feeding and reinsertion, ensuring your loved one receives the care they need at home, with no need for stressful hospital trips. Our service covers a wide range of nursing procedures, allowing families to receive holistic care in one place. From NGT feeding to wound care, medication management, and even physiotherapy, iKare offers comprehensive support tailored to each patient’s needs.
Why choose iKare for your home care needs?
1. Holistic Home Care Services
At iKare, we don’t just handle NGT feeding—we offer a comprehensive range of home care services. From managing medications and monitoring health conditions to assisting with daily activities like bathing and mobility, our caregivers provide personalised, all-encompassing support. We understand that your loved one’s care needs may evolve over time, and we’re here to adapt and deliver.
2. Single Point of Contact
With iKare, you’ll have a dedicated care manager who serves as your single point of contact. Whether you need to schedule a visit, adjust care plans, or simply ask a question, we’re here for you, day or night. This level of communication ensures seamless coordination and peace of mind for families.
3. Customised Care Plans
Every patient is unique, and so are their care needs. iKare provides customised care plans tailored to the individual, whether they require daily NGT feeding, physical therapy, or help with personal care tasks. We work at your loved one’s pace, ensuring they are comfortable and cared for in their own home.
4. Transparent Pricing
iKare believes in straightforward, transparent pricing with no hidden costs. Whether your loved one needs simple NGT feeding or more complex procedures like wound care or catheter management, there are no extra charges. We aim to make home care affordable and accessible for everyone.
5. Comfort and Convenience at Home
The comfort of receiving care at home cannot be overstated. By eliminating the need for hospital visits, iKare allows your loved one to remain in a familiar, comforting environment while receiving the highest standard of care. Our nurses work around your schedule, ensuring care is delivered when it suits you.
If you know someone who requires NGT feeding, contact iKare today. Our professional, compassionate nurses and dedicated care managers offer holistic, personalised care, ensuring the well-being of both the patient and their family.
