Last updated March 5, 2018
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...
SN to instruct patient change the bandage around the tube, the bolsters, skin barriers, and tube attachments at least every 7 days. If your bandages, ...
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...
SN instructed patient / caregiver to always flush your PEG tube before and after each use. This helps prevent blockage from formula or medicine. Use a...