Last updated March 5, 2018
Instructed patient keep the skin around your PEG tube dry. This will help prevent skin irritation and infection.
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 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...