A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Tube feeding
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Tube feeding may be used to feed people whose digestive tract is functioning normally but who cannot eat enough to meet their nutritional needs. Such people include those with the following:
A poor appetite for a long time
Severe protein-energy undernutrition (a severe deficiency of protein and calories)
Coma or greatly reduced alertness
Liver failure
A head or neck injury or another disorder that makes them unable to eat by mouth
A serious illness (such as burns) that increases nutritional requirementsIf people are seriously ill or undernourished, they may be fed through a tube before surgery.
Compared with intravenous feeding, tube feeding has the following advantages:It better preserves the structure and function of the digestive tract.
Cost is lower.
It probably causes fewer complications, particularly infections.
Tube feeding meaning & definition 1 of Tube feeding.
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providing food through a tube into the stomach or other parts of the digestive system for patients who are cannot eat through the mouth:
Tube feeding meaning & definition 2 of Tube feeding.