Re: aspiration pneumonia - Oops!

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Joanne,

IMPORTANT! If he does get the PEG, he needs to sit up at at least 30

degrees anytime they are feeding him through the tube and 30 minutes

after he finishes. Otherwise he could still get aspiration.

Bill Werre

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> aspiration pneumonia

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>>My dad seems to be choking on food and staff at the home

>>where he is is recommending a feeding tube into his stomach.

>>This seems drastic, The fear is of aspiration pneumonia... I

>>would appreciate any advice if anyone has experience with this.

>>thanks.

>>Joanne

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