Hospitalist Questions Feeding tube

How often should a feeding tube be changed?

My mother in law is bed ridden requires a feeding tube. For hygiene and patient safety, how often should her food pipe be changed? Do different physicians suggest different requirements?

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HospitalistFeedingtube
Depends where the feeding tube is placed. If it’s a G tube j tube or peg it doesn’t need to be replaced unless leaking