Tube Types & Insertion
This type of gastrostomy tube is indicated for a tract less than 4 weeks old.
What is an immature balloon gastrostomy device?
Clean the stoma site and perform skin assessment this often.
What is daily and PRN?
Flush the tube with this amount of water before and after feeds.
What is 30–50 mL?
If the tube falls out and the tract is immature, you should do this immediately.
What is cover the site and notify physician?
The external tube length should be documented in this unit of measure.
What is centimeters (cm)?
Rotate the tube 360° only when the tract is this.
What is mature?
Tube patency should be checked this often.
What is daily and PRN?
Leakage around the stoma may indicate this issue.
What is balloon underinflation or tract enlargement?
Sutures should be removed when the tract is considered this.
What is mature?
Balloon volume should be checked and documented this often for mature tracts.
What is weekly?
Why should you avoid crushing enteric-coated tablets?
What is to prevent clogging and tube damage?
If resistance is felt during flushing, you should do this.
What is stop and assess for blockage?
The balloon size is documented in this unit of measure
What is milliliters (mL)?
External tube length should be checked and documented this often.
What is daily?
When giving multiple medications, flush with this between each dose.
What is water?
The balloon should never be inflated with this type of fluid.
What is air or saline with additives?
For immature tracts, this instruction is emphasized regarding tube rotation.
What is DO NOT ROTATE?
For immature tracts, the dressing should be changed this often.
What is every 3–4 days?
The balloon gastrostomy tube should never be flushed with this type of solution.
What is acidic or carbonated solutions?
What is the first step if the patient complains of pain at the stoma site?
What is assess for infection or tube displacement?