Peg Tube Teaching 2234

Peg Tube

Instructed patient for the first 4-6 weeks after placement of a new PEG, bath water should not be so deep that the tube is  under the water. Shower water should fall on your back only. For a balloon, low profile, or older PEG tube you can take a  bath or shower as you normally do. Instructed patient call nurse or doctor if your body changes: your skin around tube has signs of infection: redness, warm to touch, firm to touch , tender.

Last updated March 5, 2018

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