Laparoscopic Colectomy

589K views · 1K reactions | PEG Tube explained! PEG Tube: Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube 良Insertion: Through the abdominal wall into the stomach ️Purpose: Delivers nutrition, fluids, & medications DIRECTLY into the stomach 洛Uses: For patients unable to eat or drink orally (ex.: brain injury, stroke, dysphagia) #NursingSchool #StudentNurse #NurseLife #FutureNurse #NursingSkills #NurseEducation #ClinicalSkills | Nurse In The Making | Facebook

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