RT feed is a nursing procedure to provide nutrition to those people who are either unable to obtain nutrition by mouth or are not in a state to swallow the food safely. So, the procedure of providing the entire feed using a feeding tube is termed as RT feed. This method of tube feeding is applicable for all in need, from infants to the elderly. The main principle involved is providing easy to feed formulas via a tube. Proper training is provided to the home nurses for safe administration of food and medications
