PEG Feeding Procedures
18 page handout. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BUY THIS IF YOU ARE BUYING THE FULL ENTERAL ROUTE (FEED AND MEDICATION) PACK
PEG Feeding (without PEJs)
This handout looks solely at PEG feeding.
THERE IS A DIFFERENT SINGLE HANDOUT WITH AN EXTRA 2 PAGES THAT INCLUDES PEJ Feeding.
Introduction
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy (PEJ)
Malnutrition
BMI Classifications – Malnutrition Screening
Screening for Malnutrition
Nutritional Support
Enteral Feeding
Indications for Enteral Feeding
Responsibilities
Consent and Mental Capacity
Record Keeping and Documentation
Ethical and Legal Considerations
Infection Prevention and Control
Storage and Care of Feeds
Initial Process
PEG Insertion
Indications for PEG Feeding Tube
Contraindications
Early detection of Complications
Management of PEG Feeding
Placement of Tubes
Method of Feeding
Pump Feeding
Bolus Feeding
Care of Equipment
Care of PEG site
Care of PEG site - Cleaning
Procedure if PEG Comes Out
Procedure if PEG Comes Out - Untrained Staff
Checking the Position of the PEG Tube by PH Measurement
Checking the Position of the PEG Tube by PH Measurement - Procedure
Feeding Equipment
Assembling Equipment
Clinical Procedure for Administering a Gastrotomy Feed - Bolus
Clinical Procedure for Administering a Gastrotomy Feed - Pump Feeding
Competence
References
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