What is MIC-KEY G-tube?
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TYPES:Generic: Feeding Tube
The Kimberly-Clark MIC-KEY* Low-Profile Gastrostomy Feeding Tube is unobtrusive and easy to conceal.
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How do members experience MIC-KEY G-tube?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 10 | 8 | |
| Choking on food | 7 | 5 | |
| General health | 5 | 3 | |
| Support weight gain | 4 | 6 | |
| Swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) | 2 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
| Excessive discharge from wound | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 17 |
Member evaluations
Navy Nurse
evaluated on Aug 30, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for maintain weight: Moderate
- Side effects: None
strapples
evaluated on Feb 20, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for Support weight gain: Major
- Side effects: None
rdc59
evaluated on Nov 11, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Support weight gain: Slight
- Side effects: None
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