What is another name for a PEG tube?

A PEG tube, or percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube, is a type of flexible feeding tube that is directly inserted into the stomach through the abdominal wall. This tube allows for the delivery of nutrition, fluids, and medications to patients who are unable to eat by mouth.

Labeling it as a flexible feeding tube is appropriate because PEG tubes are indeed flexible and are specifically designed for enteral feeding purposes. Their flexible nature allows them to comfortably fit within the body while facilitating the feeding process.

In contrast, other options describe different types of medical tubes that serve distinct purposes. An intravenous feeding tube is used for delivering fluids and nutrients directly into the bloodstream, while a nasogastric tube is inserted through the nose into the stomach for temporary feeding or medication delivery. A colostomy tube is associated with creating an opening from the colon to the outside of the body for waste elimination, which is not relevant when describing a PEG tube. Therefore, the choice of calling a PEG tube a flexible feeding tube accurately reflects its function and design.