Gastric Tube Care
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Understanding Feeding Tubes
Childrens Wisconsins (2018). Understanding feeding tubes. [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1EaQhAEQNM&t=12s
Giving Feedings through G-Tube
Children’s Wisconsin (2018). Giving feeding through a gtube or jtube. [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCziwddyd6g
Giving Medication through G-Tube
Childrens Wisconsin (2018). Giving medicine through a gtube or jtube. [Video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWEnKDWeK6k&t=19s
Gastric Tube Home Care
This list is not a complete list and users should always consult your medical professional when seeking assistance.
- Know the type of tube, size, brand and balloon of your tube
- Always have supplies prepared before starting any procedures
- Always start with clean hands practicing good hand hygiene at all times
- Note any redness, discoloration, swelling, or odor around the tube-contact physician when you notice change
- Do not force tube to flush-contact physician
- Never place an object in the tube
- Keep area clean and dry
- Secure area to avoid displacement
Cinncinati Children’s Hospital (2021). Gastrostomy tube home care. Retrieved from: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/g/g-tube-care
Health-related info on YouTube is specific and doesn’t apply to everyone as every person case is different. This is not medical advice as the website is for educational and informational purposes only. If you have a medical concern, call a healthcare provider. If you think you may have a medical emergency, get in touch with your doctor or call the emergency number.