Advanced Illness: Feeding Tubes and Ventilators

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Jun 24, 2020 - 10:53am CDT

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This fact sheet provides caregivers with education on feeding tubes and ventilators and how to make the decision to initiate these types of therapies. It also helps caregivers recognize early warning signs of an impending medical crisis so that decisions can be made prior to a crisis. Links to relevant resources, organizations, and tipsheets are included. An online and printer-friendly version are available.

Source: Familty Caregiver Alliance, 2013.
https://www.caregiver.org/

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Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
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Age-Friendly Care and Education Collection
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