Published Sep 23, 2011
CapeCodMermaid, RN
6,092 Posts
Does anyone have a policy for replacing a MIC-KEY low profile gtube? We have a resident who has this tube and it often comes out. We can't replace it because we don't have a policy. Can it only be done by RNs? Anyone with training?
Anyone have a policy to share?
Talino
1,010 Posts
Looks simpler than a common PEG tube, less invasive and less likely to be misplaced in the peritoneal cavity --> http://www.youtube.com/mymickeytube#p/u/11/u2K11jmBy5U
More videos - http://www.youtube.com/mymickeytube#p/u/1/95IZE-Rsm54
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Yep---I got all that. My consultant wants to make sure it's not just an RN thing. It's simple to do...you really couldn't hurt anyone but putting one back in. Thanks for the info. Maybe I'll have to call the BON in Massachusetts.
kids
1 Article; 2,334 Posts
The policy for replacing a Mic-Key should not be any different than your policy for replacing any other GT with a well healed stoma.
caliotter3
38,333 Posts
Don't have a policy per se, but it is usually an order on the 485, plan of care, in home care for the trained primary care giver or assigned licensed nurse (usually LVNs) to change the tube at set intervals and as needed for malfunction. Not an RN only task in home care.