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Infant Feeding Tube

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An infant feeding tube is a medical device used to deliver nutrition or medications directly into an infant's stomach or small intestine. It consists of a thin, flexible tube made of silicone or polyurethane material. The tube is inserted through the infant's nose or mouth and advanced into the stomach or small intestine, depending on the feeding route prescribed by healthcare providers. Infant feeding tubes are commonly used in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and pediatric wards to provide nutrition to premature infants, those with feeding difficulties, or those who cannot feed orally due to medical conditions such as gastrointestinal disorders or respiratory problems. These tubes come in various sizes and configurations, and healthcare professionals select the appropriate tube based on the infant's age, size, and feeding requirements.