Flying With a Feeding Tube: A User’s Guide
Like any traveler, you may have to navigate eating at odd hours, informing airport security of your needs, dealing with lost luggage and overcoming a lack of privacy. But for those feeding tube. These challenges can take on a whole new meaning.
Whether it’s a camping trip, business trip or a cross-country vacation. Traveling with a feeding tube doesn’t have to hold you back. But it does require a little strategy and creativity.
Like any traveler, you may have to navigate eating at odd hours, informing airport security of your needs, dealing with lost luggage and overcoming a lack of privacy.
For those with a feeding tube, these challenges. Can take on a whole new meaning.
1. Talk to your doctor. Inform your physician about where you intend to travel and the supplies and medications you’ll need. If you’ll be flying, ask for a letter to share with airport security explaining why you require a feeding tube and the liquids, medications, and equipment you’ll be carrying on board. The Oley Foundation provides sample travel letters.
2. Book direct whenever possible. Taking a direct flight to your destination can help you avoid airport delays and long connections that can potentially make feeding difficult.
3. Make a list. Keeping a running list of your essentials can help you remember important supplies like:
- Formula
- Feeding tubes
- Syringes
- Tape
- Containers or bags
- A pump if you use one (plus extra batteries and/or a charger)
- Medications
4. Find appropriate accommodations. When perso feeding tube travels. You may want to opt for hotels that can provide an in-room refrigerator or allow you to use their kitchen refrigerator to store open formula.
5. Consider shipping supplies instead packing them. Ask your home care company if they can ship supplies to your destination in advance. This can make your luggage lighter, and you won’t have to spend precious vacation time trying to track down necessities.
6. Contact the TSA Cares hotline. Reach out to the TSA 72 hours. Before your flight and let them know. That you’re traveling with feeding หากคุณสนใจเล่นพนันออนไลน์ที่ดีที่สุด สามารถสมัครสมาชิก UFABET ได้ที่นี่ พร้อมรับโปรโมชั่นพิเศษสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ tube, formula and equipment. Consider giving your airline a call.
7. Create an emergency plan. Compiling a document with all of your health information, contacts and the name of a local hospital and sharing it with your travel companions. Can help you enjoy peace of mind. Be sure to include the Abbott Live Nutrition Support hotline number for easy access to expert tube feeding support away from home.