22nd August 2024

A 75-year-old man had been admitted to the stroke unit following a left-sided haemorrhage

A 75-year-old man had been admitted to the stroke unit following a left-sided haemorrhage that resulted in him having an unsafe swallow. An NG tube was inserted through which he was able to maintain some enteral intake, however this was removed on two occasions and he has had to be treated for an aspiration pneumonia. His swallow remains unsafe in the weeks following the stroke. The patient lacks capacity to make the decision regarding his feeding and so you involve the family in a best interests meeting regarding considering a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). Which of the following should you tell them?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.