A felony conviction, like a misdemeanor conviction, may not result in time behind bars. But felonies carry potential imprisonment that ranges from time in prison (a year is often the low end) to life in prison without parole or even death. As with misdemeanors, states may also subdivide felonies by class or degree.
If a person is having ongoing and serious trouble swallowing and can't get enough food or liquids by mouth, a feeding tube may be put directly into the stomach through the abdominal skin. This procedure is called a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). The tube allows feeding directly into the gastrointestinal tract to occur by bypassing the mouth and esophagus (the âfood tubeâ leading to the stomach). Placing a feeding tube is a relatively simple surgery, but it is only recommended for complex conditions.
Nasal Tube Considerations. 1  They are non-surgical and temporary. 2  They are a good way to quickly get infants and children the nutritional benefits of tube feeding. 3  They can be helpful in determining if longer-term tube feeding will be beneficial. 4  Nasal tubes need to be taped to the cheek, which can be irritating to some children.