Category: Gastrostomy

According to research, PEG tube feeding is generally superior to nasogastric tube feeding for long-term use and feeding efficiency. Patients and caregivers can choose from commercial liquid formulas or specially prepared, liquefied whole foods to determine what foods can be given through a PEG tube.

While many people ask, 'how many ml is a normal PEG?', this question is based on a common misunderstanding, as PEG tubes are measured by diameter using the French scale, not by volume. For example, the typical range of adult PEG tube sizes is 12 Fr to 24 Fr, while milliliters are used to measure the fluid administered through the tube, not the tube itself.