How long does a G Tube prolong the life of an alzheimers patient?
Posted: April 9th, 2009 | Author: Dr Alz | Filed under: Infectious Diseases | Tags: Alzheimers Patient, Aspiration, Names | 2 Comments »This patient has advanced alzheimers and was unable to eat or drink anything anymore. He was given about six months to live last November, until the family decided to have a G tube inserted. He still knows the names of his children, but is very confused the rest of the time. He sleeps all the time. Tody he contracted aspiration pneomnia.