Peg Tube Teaching 2234
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.
Reviewed March 2018
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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