Course Information
Aims and Objectives
- Provide an overview of the principles of gastrostomy care and discuss safe care provision.
- Discuss the role and responsibilities of healthcare professionals in relation to this
Course Content
- What is a gastrostomy?
- Reasons for needing gastrostomy
- Types of tubes
- Indications
- Contraindications
- Red flags
- Immediate care
- Infection control and management
- Common issues
- Skin issues
- Trouble shooting
- Procedure
- Feeding
- Patient safety
- Patient position
- Delivery pumps
- Contamination
- Medication and PEG Tubes
- Professional responsibilities
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Nurses
- Support Workers
- Care staff
- Health Care assistants