I just re read what you said, and I have also worked with children with G-tube (gastric tubes) and TBH if it is going to be an ongoing treatment I would choose the G-tube over a NGT long term any day. They make a small hole which closes over when removed and can be completely hidden by clothing, and doesn't get pulled out as easily nor as invasive (I feel) it seems worse at first but long term I too would opt for this.
It's interesting you were told the temporary NG tubes could be left for two months, because our policy was always for them to be replaced each week. Obviously, hospital policy tends to err on the side of caution... ... but I was wondering which hospital told you this? Note, I'm not saying they are wrong, just wondering out of curiosity.
...and I don't know if I could NG my own children unless it was an absolute dire emergency. I've had to to tube the child of a close friend once, and that was nerve-wracking enough. Kudos goes out to anyone who would even consider learnnig to do their own child, I think that is very brave.
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... but I was wondering which hospital told you this? Note, I'm not saying they are wrong, just wondering out of curiosity.
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