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Clogged feeding tubes are responsible for significant lost delivery of enteral feeding; they also increase risks and costs to patients in the event that they must be replaced. In addition, misinformation abounds on the internet and among health care providers on how to prevent and safely address clogged tubes. This article will present evidence-based guidelines to clinicians for feeding tube clog prevention and declogging. The current products and techniques for declogging feeding tubes will be discussed with emphasis on practical declogging methods.

Clogged Feeding Tubes: A Clinician's Thorn