Abstract
A portable enteral feeding apparatus facilitates ambulatory enteral feeding and prevents damage to an enteral feeding tube during use. The apparatus includes a backpack type enteral feeding support, a soft pouch having a hook and loop surface on the pouch and a rigid spacer. The pouch surrounds the fluid container, trapping and attaching it to the inside of a backpack using a hook and loop system. The soft sided pouch provides easy removal and replacement of a variety of fluid containers in a mobile backpack. The rigid spacer supports the pouch and provides clearance for connection to enteral feeding tubing. Shoulder straps substantially immobilize the apparatus relative to a subject. A telescopic enteral feeding tube concealment belt is provided that allows patient mobility while concealing and protecting enteral feeding tubes.
Inventors
Ricky A. Sisk, Joseph A. Hudson