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. 2009 Apr;91(3):249–254. doi: 10.1308/003588409X391857
0–6 h post insertion Nil by mouth and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (consider i.v. fluids)
6–12 h post insertion Sterile water via percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (30 ml/h). Resume oral intake if safe
12–18 h post insertion Standard feed via percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (30 ml/h)
18–24 h post insertion Standard feed via percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (50 ml/h)