Peg Tube Teaching 2220
Peg TubeLast updated March 5, 2018
Last updated March 5, 2018
SN to instruct patient Keep the site covered when you shower. Tape a piece of clear adhesive plastic over the dressing to keep it dry while you shower...
Instructed patent / CG wash skin around the tube with soap and warm water. Clean around G-tube to remove any drainage and / or crusting. Rinse soap of...
Instructed patient to check for redness and swelling in the area where the tube goes into your body. Check for fluid draining from your stoma (the ho...
Instructed patient check for redness, swelling, any drainage or excess skin growing around the tube. A small amount of clear tan drainage can be norma...
Instructed patient you may need to keep track of how much formula and other liquids you have each day. You may also need to keep track of how much yo...