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Feeding Tube Insertion - Gastrostomy


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Alternate Names : Gastrostomy Tube Insertion, G-Tube Insertion, PEG Tube Insertion, Stomach Tube Insertion

Convalescence & Recovery

The stomach and abdomen will heal in 5 to 7 days. Moderate pain can be managed with medications. The patient will be fed intravenously (IV) instead of by mouth for at least 24 hours. Feedings will begin when bowel sounds are heard. Feedings will start slowly with clear liquids and gradually be increased.

The patient/family will be taught:

How to care for the skin around the tube
Signs and symptoms of infection
What to do if the tube is pulled out
Signs and symptoms of tube blockage
How to empty (decompress) the stomach through the tube
How and what to feed through the gastrostomy tube
How to conceal the tube under clothing
What normal activities can be continued

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• Definition
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• Indications
• Expectations after Surgery
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Review Date : 4/29/2003
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial. Previous review: Jenifer K. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (11/4/2001).

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