PEG Feed Training
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12 Chapters
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PEG Feed Training

This module covers standard principles and best practice guidelines in relation to managing Gastrostomy Tube/PEG Feeding, including the function of a G Tube, common conditions associated with the requirement for a G Tube to be inserted and the importance of effective mouth care for those who require this type of nutritional support.
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PEG Feed Training
12 Chapters
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About The Course

This module covers standard principles and best practice guidelines in relation to managing Gastrostomy Tube/PEG Feeding, including the function of a G Tube, common conditions associated with the requirement for a G Tube to be inserted and the importance of effective mouth care for those who require this type of nutritional support. It also includes how to safely administer medication through a G-Tube, potential complications with G-Tube feeding and how to manage them should they arise.

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Learning Outcomes
  • Describe the structure of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding tube
  • Explain the function of a PEG feeding tube
  • List reasons why someone may require a PEG feeding tube
  • Describe basic human anatomy and physiology relevant to the placement and management of PEG feeding tubes
  • Explain how to care for a PEG feeding tube, including how to adhere to infection control policies and procedures
  • Recall the process by which food, fluids and medication are safely administered through a PEG feeding tube
  • List PEG feeding’s potential complications, and explain how to manage these complications, should they arise
  • Appreciate the importance of effective mouth care, and describe how to provide this for patients with PEG feeding tubes
  • Appreciate the importance of effective stomal care, and describe how to provide this for patients with PEG feeding tubes
  • Explain how to go about changing a gastrostomy tube's balloon water
  • Appreciate the psychological consequences of PEG feeding
  • Describe how to maintain clear and accurate written records in regard to PEG feed tube management
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Course Modules
Chapter 1 What are Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Feeding Tubes?
Chapter 2 Indications for PEG Feeding
Chapter 3 Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System
Chapter 4 Caring for a PEG Feeding Tube: General Principles
Chapter 5 Administering Food, Fluids and Medication
Chapter 6 Potential Complications, and your Responsibilities
Chapter 7 Effective Mouth Care
Chapter 8 Effective Stomal Care
Chapter 9 Impact on Patients
Chapter 10 PEG Feeding Tube Documentation
Chapter 11 Summary
Chapter 12 References
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