Proper care of the PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) feeding tube is crucial for prevention of skin infection and blockage of the tube. It also ensures that the correct position of the tube is maintained. In this second video of the two-part series, Senior Staff Nurse Shanna Quismorio shares essential tips on caring for the PEG tube for the two-week period following insertion, as well as the long-term care after. #PEGTube #PEGTubeCare #PEGTubeFeeding #TubeFeedingAwareness #TubeFeeding #T

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PEG tube feeding through a kangaroo pump🦘 🔑Key points: 🫧Keep the area clean & dry to prevent irritation and skin breakdown 🩺Check for tube placement & patency before feeding 💦Flush before & after feedings to avoid occlusions in the tube ⬆️Elevate HOB to reduce aspiration risk ✅Always be sure to followed ordered mixture, rate, and timing! Have you performed this skill yet?! #PEGtube #enteralnutrition #nursingschool #nurse #BSN #LPN #RN | Nurse In The Making