Portable enteral feeding apparatus

摘要

A portable enteral feeding apparatus ( 20 ) 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 ( 38 ) having a hook and loop surface on the pouch and a rigid spacer ( 68 ). The pouch surrounds the fluid container ( 42 ), trapping and attaching it to the inside of a backpack using 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 ( 32 ). Shoulder straps ( 26 ) substantially immobilize the apparatus relative to a subject. A telescopic enteral feeding tube concealment belt ( 30 ) is provided that allows patient mobility while concealing and protecting enteral feeding tubes.