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What can be given for rice tube feeding. Can food be given through mouth if rice tube is there?
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Ryle’s tube feed —- soft or liquid diet may be given. Push about 30 mls water after the feed to clear the tube. Giving oral feeds depends upon the level of sensorium of the patient. If concious and swallow then yes it can be given even when RT is there.
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