Bibliograph

Replacement balloon gastrostomy tubes

Type

Label

Replacement balloon gastrostomy tubes

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Intended for nurses and nursing students

Main title

Replacement balloon gastrostomy tubes

Medium

electronic resource

Oclc number

829329005

Runtime

Series statement

Common feeding tubes, 2

Summary

The increased use of gastrostomy tubes for long-term feeding and other treatments has made the replacement of balloon gastrostomy tubes an increasingly common nursing procedure. Nurses need to know the basic techniques for the care and replacement of balloon gastrostomy tubes to assist and ensure positive patient outcomes. The purpose of this course is to teach nurses and other qualified caregivers the basic techniques for the care and replacement of a balloon gastrostomy tube. Objectives: After completing this course, the learner should be able to: - List health conditions that commonly require use of a gastrostomy tube - Identify the key features of replacement balloon gastrostomy tubes - List steps required for proper care of all components of a balloon gastrostomy tube - Describe the use of a daily maintenance checklist for the gastrostomy tube, including checking the patient for pain, discomfort or pressure around the tube exit site - List supplies needed for replacement of a balloon gastrostomy tube - Describe the steps required for proper replacement of a balloon gastrostomy tube

Target audience

specialized

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