Gastrostomy tube placement - series : Aftercare - Feeding tube insertion - gastrostomy Pictures & Images (Gastrostomy tube insertion, G-tube insertion, PEG tube insertion, Stomach tube insertion, Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube insertion)

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Feeding tube insertion - gastrostomy

Alternate Names : Gastrostomy tube insertion, G-tube insertion, PEG tube insertion, Stomach tube insertion, Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube insertion

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Gastrostomy tube placement - series

Normal anatomy
Normal anatomy

Indications
Indications

Incision
Incision

Procedure, part 1
Procedure, part 1

Procedure, part 2
Procedure, part 2

Aftercare

Gastrostomy tube placement - series
Aftercare

The stomach and abdomen generally heals in 5 to 7 days. Moderate pain can be managed with medications. The patient will be fed intravenously (IV) 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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Review Date : 5/8/2008
Reviewed By : Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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Feeding tube insertion - gastrostomy

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Gastrostomy tube placement - series Aftercare

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